Jenny Wethington says her neighbor Larry Boehman was interesting.
“He was very loud,” Wethington said. “Not obnoxious, but obnoxious. He loved to have a good time, cut up. He loved baseball, anything sports-related. A super big heart, great personality. He just kind of radiated to everybody around him.”
Boehman died in a car accident in August at the age of 51, leaving behind 6 children, 6 grandchildren, and the many players and community members the baseball and softball coach touched as he helped lead programs at the Hardinsburg Ballpark.
“We’re in the middle of our fall baseball season, and it’s a really quiet atmosphere out there,” Wethington said. “You can just tell that something’s missing, and it’s Larry. He’s missing.”
Wethington and others felt the best way to honor Boehman’s memory and support his family was on the ball diamond, and with that in mind they are organizing a co-ed softball tournament at the Hardinsburg Ballpark on October 14.
The tournament will feature two divisions based on skill level, and food, drinks, and snacks will be on sale, with all proceeds going towards the Boehman family.
Wethington says even if you are not planning on entering a team, your support is still appreciated.
“We’re just really asking people to come out and watch, grab a sandwich or a hot dog and a drink,” Wethington said. “Take a look around, support the vendors. Meet his kids, and if you have $5 you want to donate or $20, or even just the support alone, we’re just trying to maximize what we can give back to his kids and just do our best to keep his memory alive through the ballpark and make him proud up there.”
For more information, contact Wethington at 270-750-1465, or find the Larry Boehman Benefit Softball Tournament event page on Facebook.
