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Gerald Lawrence “Jerry” Bohr

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Birth	:	24 Aug 1944 Stickney, Aurora County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	15 Aug 2018 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Westfield Township Cemetery, Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7510986, -96.5914001
Description	:	Gerald Bohr, 73 of Westfield, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Akron. Burial will be at Westfield Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. all on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Gerald Lawrence Bohr was born on August 24, 1944 to Lawrence and Helen (Schoenfelder) Bohr in Stickney, South Dakota. He was... Read More	Gerald Bohr, 73 of Westfield, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Akron. Burial will be at Westfield Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. all on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Gerald Lawrence Bohr was born on August 24, 1944 to Lawrence and Helen (Schoenfelder) Bohr in Stickney, South Dakota. He was raised in Stickney and graduated from Stickney High School in 1962. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served from 1962 -1965 during the Vietnam Conflict and spent part of his service in Korea. After Jerry was honorably discharged, he moved back to Stickney and worked as farm hand for his uncles. He moved to Royal, Iowa in 1968 to be closer to family and worked various jobs. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Mortensen on July 18, 1970 in Royal, Iowa. They made their home in Sioux City where Jerry worked as a mechanic for a car dealership. Jerry and Marilyn moved to Westfield in 1977. He then began repairing semi trailers at Fruehauf Trailer and later Keizer Refrigeration in Sioux City. Jerry retired in 2000 due to health reasons. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns and motorcycles. Their family would take weekend trips to Rendezvous where they would have black powder musket shoots. Jerry loved playing the guitar and listening to country music; he attended many country music festivals over the years. He was a gifted mechanic and handy man. Jerry is survived by his wife, Marilyn; 4 children: Angela (Shannon) Hill of Ringgold, GA, Matthew (Beth) Bohr of Akron, IA, Anthony Bohr of Westfield, IA, and Charles (Patricia) Bohr of Burbank, SD; 8 grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren; siblings: Kenneth (Pat) Bohr of Royal, IA, Linda Sherbo of Des Moines, IA, Elaine (John) Stiras of Brooklyn Park, MN, Nancy (Steven) Lehman of Inner Grove Heights, MN, Diane (John) Walter of Omaha, NE, and Allen (Barb) Bohr of Royal, IA; mother-in-law, Joy Mortensen of Arizona; siblings in law: James (Phyllis) Mortensen of Wellington, CO, and George Mortensen of Waterville, MN; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, William; father in law, Wendell Mortensen; and beloved dog, Ginger. [Courtesy: Rexwinkel Funeral Home; Akron, IA]

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Gerald Lawrence “Jerry” Bohr's memorial is located at: Westfield Township Cemetery, Westfield, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Gerald Lawrence “Jerry” Bohr death?
Gerald Lawrence “Jerry” Bohr death on 15 Aug 2018 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7510986
Longitude: -96.5914001

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence Christian Bohr

(1921 - 1989)

Helen Regina Schoenfelder Bohr

(1925 - 2016)

Children

Anthony Jon “AJ” Bohr

(1976 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

2. Mills Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

3. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

5. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

6. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

7. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

8. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

9. First Brule Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

10. Elk Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6794586, -96.6794586

11. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6794014, -96.6797028

12. Brule Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

13. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

14. Union Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

15. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

16. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

17. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
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Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

19. Saint Peters Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6045799, -96.5594025

20. Hancock Township Cemetery
Millnerville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124970, -96.4813510

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

22. Dowlin Cemetery
Burbank, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7789001, -96.8107986

23. Elmwood Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6036700, -96.6881900

24. Dewitt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6248000, -96.7437500