Paul "Punk" Boysen

Passed away on September 7, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Punk was born on March 23, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to Paul E. and Adeline G. (Bacon) Boysen. On May 3, 1975, Punk married the love of his life, Peggy Ann Hayes, in Otsego. He worked as a truck driver for 47 years and retired after 24 years at Grand Rapids Gravel in 2008. Punk was a proud veteran and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, serving one year overseas. He was a member of the VFW Post 422 in Delton. Punk enjoyed spending time outdoors, his hobbies included golfing, fishing, and riding motorcycles. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Punk will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 44 years, Peggy Boysen; children, Kim Stevenson (Chris Ortega), Toni (Jim) McDonald, Michelle Wesaw, Laura (Tony) Graff, Scott (Melissa) Boysen, John (Cheryl) Boysen, Todd Boysen; brothers, Kris (Deb) Boysen, Roger (Yvonne) Boysen; sisters, Sue (Juan) Hernandez, Lisa (Jeff) Garrett; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Tuesday, September 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. A funeral service for Punk will be held on Wednesday, September 11 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Rich Sheldon officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville Township with full military honors by the American Legion Post 45. A luncheon will follow at the Orangeville Township Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Mission of Hope Cancer Fund. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Punk's family.