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No man will succeed unless he is ready to face and overcome difficulties and prepared to assume responsibilities.

William J. H. Boetcker

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William J. H. Boetcker
Age: 88 †
Born: 1873
Born: January 1
Died: 1962
Died: January 1
William John Henry Boetcker
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