William (Bill) Franz Boenker, 67, of La Grange, passed away on June 28, 2023, leaving behind his loving wife of 39 years, Katie, as well as his daughter Maddie Short, son-in-law Taylor, and granddaughter Sealyne. When asked about the hummingbird tattoo with the word Texas on his left arm, he’d always say “when I die, I want people to know where to send the body.” He didn’t want a memorial service, rather a quiet sprinkling of his ashes at the ocean. When the weather cools and the flounder start to bite, the family will honor him privately in Surfside Beach.