Frank Neville Boensch

Dr. Frank Neville Boensch IV, Age 86, of 204 Queen St., Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2018 at his residence.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mt. Pleasant SC from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be conducted Thursday, October 18, 2018 in St. Andrew's Church, 440 Whilden St., Mt. Pleasant, SC at 2:00 p.m. The Right Reverend Stephen D. Wood and The Reverend John Burley, officiating. The rite of burial will follow in Christ Church Cemetery, 2304 Hwy 17 North.

Born September 20, 1932, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Frank and Alice Cranwell Boensch. While attending Moultrie High school in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Boensch was elected class president and president of the student body. He also was Captain of the Moultrie High Football team in 1950. He "Walked on" and played football for USC his freshman year. After graduating from USC & ROTC program Frank entered into the U.S. Navy as a commissioned officer. Frank served in the Navy and retired as Commander after 32 years of service. He then began his private OB/GYN practice in Charleston in 1970 and retired at the age of 70 in 2002. Dr. Boensch delivered over 4,000 children during his 32 years of private practice. Dr. Boensch was also very active with the Episcopal Church at St. Andrews Church in Mount Pleasant, serving on the vestry, participating on several mission trips, and also Missionary works with the Seaman of Charleston. Dr. Boensch also volunteered for several years at Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic on Johns Island. Dr. Boensch was an avid fisherman and bonsai enthusiast. He was an accomplished sailor and won numerous sailing trophies in local regattas sponsored by various yacht clubs in the lowcountry area.

Dr. Boensch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Fleming Boensch; five children: Frank Boensch and his wife Beth of Oceanside, CA, John Boensch and his wife Cynthia of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Jim Boensch and his wife Brenda of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Mike Boensch and his wife Margaret of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Chris Boensch and his wife Erin of Riva, MD; and eleven grandchildren. Dr. Boensch was predeceased in death by his brother Arthur Cranwell (Cranny) Boensch.

Flowers will be accepted, or for those that so desire, the family has suggested that memorial contributions be directed in his memory to St. Andrew's Church Building Fund, 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.