| Birth: | Jan. 20, 1926
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania, USA | | Death: | May 25, 2002
Camp Hill
Cumberland County
Pennsylvania, USA | 
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Father - Thomas E. Kohr 1875-1948
Mother - Sarah C. Kohr 1889-1963
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Dad or "Bow Tie" as he was known by his CB friends, died at the age of 76 from cancer. He got the name Bowtie because he always wore one. No outfit was complete without it.
He worked as an electrician for the Reading Railroad (which became Conrail) for years. And always, under his dirty coveralls, he would wear a bow tie. He would even clip a bow tie to his T shirts when doing work around the house. He was quite a character.
He sang silly songs and recited nursery rhymes to his grandchildren always saying he was quoting Shakespeare. After retiring to Georgia he discovered the joy of elaborate Christmas decorating. And he did enjoy it. He decorated everything on his property, as well his clothing (see photo), with lights and became known as "The Lightman". He entertained alot of people young and old with his antics. He was married to his wife Betty Minnich Kohr for over 50 years.
They had 6 children. 4 sons....Jay W. Kohr, Jr. Clarence J. Kohr,(who preceded him in death),and twin sons Peter R. Kohr and Paul T. Kohr. 2 daughters Jean R. Hollabaugh and Barbara A. Schaefer and 11 grandchildren. He is greatly missed.
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Obituary in The Patriot News - May 28, 2002
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Jay W. "Bowtie" Kohr, 76, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at his residence.
He was a retired Electrician for the former Reading Railroad, and a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Betty A. Minnich Kohr; three sons, Jay W. Kohr, Jr., of Lake Park, GA, Peter R. of Middletown, Paul T. of Lemoyne; two daughters, Jean R. Hollabaugh of Glen Rock, PA, and Barbara A. Schaefer of Camp Hill; three sisters, Lillian Miller of Adamsburg, PA, Grace Moore of OH, and Mary E. Dane of Locust Gap, PA; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 11: 30 a.m., in the Neumyer Funeral Home Inc., 1334 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg with the Rev. Michael Beynon officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Viewing will be from 10: 30-11: 30 a.m., Wednesday, in the funeral home.
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I thought of you today,
but that is nothing knew.
I thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
All I have are memories,
and a picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake,
from which I'll never part.
God has you in his arms,
I have you in my heart.
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Family links:
Parents:
Thomas E. Kohr (1874 - 1948)
Sarah Catherine Smith Kohr (1888 - 1963)
Spouse:
Betty Almeda Minnich Kohr (1927 - 2006)
Children:
Jay Wesley Kohr (1948 - 2011)*
Clarence James Kohr (1951 - 1951)*
*Calculated relationship
Inscription:
U S Navy
World War II
Beloved Father
| | | Burial:
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Annville
Lebanon County
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section 28 Site 698 |
Maintained by: Brenda & Pete
Originally Created by: GerbLady
Record added: Dec 28, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 17191211 |
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