BOETTGER William C. Boettger, age 79, of Crete, IL passed away June 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Mae Boettger nee Roche, loving father of Bill (Karen), Rick (Wendy), Don, Jim (Holly), Lisa (Marty) Brenner and Cindy Peterson. Cherished grandfather of Thirteen, great-grandfather of two. Dearest brother of Pat Hartman. Visitation Friday June 5th from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Service Friday evening 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment private, Mr. Boettger was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired bricklayer. Information at 708 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com