Walter C. Boetcher
Walther C. Boetcher | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Mayor of Indianapolis | |
| In office 1937–1939 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Kern Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Reginald H. Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1881 |
| Died | October 5, 1951 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana, Section 98, Lot 245 |
| Party | Democratic |
Walter C. Boetcher (November 13, 1881 – October 5, 1951[1]) was an American politician who served as the 32nd mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. He served as mayor from 1937 to 1939 after John W. Kern Jr. resigned.[2] He was a member of the Democratic Party. Boetcher is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
References
- ^ "WALTER BOETCHER OF INDIANAPOLIS, 69; Democratic Party Leader and Former Mayor of City Dies-- Held Many County Posts". The New York Times. October 7, 1951. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ^ Leary, Ed (1971). Indianapolis: the Story of a City. Bobbs-Merrill. p. 234. Retrieved March 23, 2026.