Michael "Mike" Anthony Bostwick Sr.

Michael A. Bostwick Sr. was born on June 2, 1944 in Sacramento California to Rolla George and Norma June (Huff) Bostwick. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska attending school at St. Bernard and graduating from Benson High School in 1963. As a child, he enjoyed playing with his brothers, playing with cars, and catching snakes in the yard and keeping them in his pockets. He was also involved in Boy Scouts and ROTC. From 1964 to 1970, Mike served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (ASM3). During his service in the Vietnam War, he was involved in Operation Rolling Thunder, Playcoo, Hill 158 and the TET Offensive. He earned numerous medals including National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After his time in the Navy, Mike worked in the construction field, framing and doing carpentry. He also worked alongside his mom as a sports statistician for the Omaha Lancers and helped in many other ways to support the Omaha Lancers for many years. He later started his own carpentry business, B&B Trim. Mike was also a member of VFW Post #2503 and the Elkhorn Eagles #3943. Mike was blessed with two children, Michael A. Bostwick Jr. and Tricia Lynn Bostwick. Hockey was a major interest of Mike’s, and his favorite teams were the Omaha Lancers and the Edmonton Oilers. He ran and organized the Omaha Amateur Hockey Association. Mike also had fond memories of a recent trip to a Dallas Stars game with his daughter, Tricia. He also enjoyed watching car racing and liked to go out to the tracks whenever possible. Other pastimes included: camping, gardening, attending the Nebraska State Fair, watching James Bond movies, listening to country music, especially Hank Williams Sr. and Jr., and he enjoyed going out to eat at Farmer Browns. Prime rib was his favorite food, and he also enjoyed a nice cold beer. Family and friends were very important to Mike. He was thrilled by the births of his children and grandchildren and was looking forward to his future grandchild. He was so happy to be a part of a big loving family, and holiday parties were always a special time. Many will remember Mike telling them, “I flushed more sea water than you will ever sail on.” Mike taught his family good values by being a hardworking man who valued honesty. His family knew that he would do anything to take care of them. He will be remembered for being friendly, funny, kind, generous, and eager to help others. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, R.G. “Buzz” and Norma June Bostwick and brothers, Patrick Bostwick and Larry Bostwick. He is survived by his daughter, Tricia (Ethan) Maring; son, Michael (Angie) Bostwick Jr.; grandchildren: Amber Bostwick, Michael Bostwick III, James Bostwick, Serenity Maring, and Dom Maring; and brothers, Mark (Patricia) Bostwick and Joseph (Deborah) Bostwick. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Reichmuth Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Omaha National Cemetery at 12:30 PM with military honors by the U.S. Navy and VFW Post #2503. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Michael "Mike" Anthony Bostwick Sr.

June 2, 1944 - December 30, 2023