Paul X. Boisseree

Paul X. Boisseree

 December 14, 1951 – March 9, 2025

Paul Xavier Boisseree passed away on March 9, 2025.  Paul was born on December 14, 1951, to Carl and Mary Boisseree in Omaha, Nebraska. Paul was the youngest of four siblings: Diane, Sonny, and (Simone) Monie. As a young boy, Paul attended St. Peter’s grade school, then attended Creighton Prep and Central for high school.  Paul began his college years at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and finished at the University of Nebraska Omaha with a degree in special education. Throughout Paul’s childhood years, sports were an important aspect of who he was. When he was a senior in high school, he was awarded Male Athlete of the Year. While attending college he played baseball.  After college, Paul began his career in teaching special education at Bryan High School in Omaha. For 30 years, Paul was a positive influence in the lives of his students, coworkers, and athletes that he coached in volleyball, boys’ and girls’ tennis, and baseball.  He continued to be a caring and entertaining coworker as he worked after retirement for 15 years as a driver for Napa Auto Parts.

Paul’s love of competition and sports wasn’t limited to school. Paul coached many athletes, including his children.  His “ultimate competitor” approach not only was in sports but in any kind of challenge. He loved games, geography, trivia, crossword puzzles, and riddles. Included in his collection of wins is the Fraternal Order of Police horseshoe championship.

Through his teaching and coaching, Paul was able to share his joy and his competitive spirit. He was an example of hard work and dedication. Paul’s joy and dedication showed most with his family.  He and his wife Sandy were married for 49 and a half years, but they had known each other for 55 years in total. They raised four children together. Any conversation with Paul would reveal that his wife and children were a great source of pride for him. Paul made sure that through his life those closest to him learned the importance of family, and that materialistic things wouldn’t last, but love would. He taught the importance of helping others and connecting with others in meaningful ways. He enjoyed taking on challenges in the home, especially when it came to fixing things. If he didn’t know how to fix it, he would work on it until he figured it out. Paul was proud that he lived a simple and humble life because ultimately, he had everything he needed in his family.

The love that he had for his wife and children was obvious through the photos in the home, and the stories he told.  In time the family grew, and Paul discovered his greatest pride and joy, his grandchildren, who he would lovingly refer to as Grandpa’s boy or Grandpa’s girl. His grandchildren could always count on Grandpa for a laugh, a game, learning something new, finding cool treasures in the garage, and of course, a playful tickle burger (aka a hug). Paul had many titles: husband, uncle, coach, teacher, dad, and Mr. Fix-it but his favorite was Grandpa.

Paul’s favorite place to spend time with his family, especially the grandchildren, was his cabin on the river. Cabin days were spent going on boat rides, fishing, riding in the golf cart, beaching up, and playing horseshoes. Cabin nights might include bourbon and cigars with the guys, jokes (appropriate, and not), pranks on his friends, and celebrating their favorite time of day: Beer-Thirty. The cabin is full of fond memories of Paul and his family sharing their happy place with them.

Paul was one of those people who seemed to know everyone. Everyone he met, he remembered, and most likely they remembered him as well. He remembered people’s names. He remembered people’s stories, and he genuinely cared about who they were and what they thought. Paul leaves a legacy of caring, compassion, joy, and fun. Most importantly, Paul leaves a legacy of love. He loved the many students and athletes he mentored over the years. He loved the friendships he made through work, coaching, and parenting. Paul loved his family, and they are the legacy that will carry on and spread the joy and love that Paul brought to anyone who crossed his path.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Boisseree; sister, Diane Erisman; brother, Sonny Boisseree; and beloved son, Luke Boisseree.

He is survived by his wife Sandy; children: Sarah (Andrew) Curtis, Joseph (Emily) Boisseree, Michael (Misty) Boisseree; grandchildren: Jamison & Harper Curtis, Kalli & Stella Boisseree, Scotty & Henry Boisseree, Rebecca (Taylor) Sidzyik, Austin Brown, and John & Charlotte Boisseree; great-grandson, Jackson Sidzyik; sister: Simone (Monie) Hernandez. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and the countless people that Paul loved in his time here.

VIGIL SERVICE: Monday, March 17, 2025, 7:00pm with VISITATION from 4:00-7:00PM, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4804 Grover Street, Omaha. To celebrate Paul’s life, wear your Bryan High (and St. Patrick’s Day) green and gold. 

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Tuesday, March 18, 10:00AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetery, 7710 W. Center Road, Omaha.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Autism Center of Nebraska General Fund.   https://acnomaha.networkforgood.com/

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Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com