Gary D. Bohn, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Waterford Senior Living in Waterford, WI after battling a long illness. Gary was born in Halstead, KS on April 19, 1944 the son of the late Kenneth and Matilda (Tatkenhorst) Bohn. He graduated from Halstead High School and Kansas State University after which he became an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Gary graduated the top of his pilot training class to begin a full career as a test pilot. During that time, he served in Vietnam finishing his career as a commanding officer of an F-15 ASAT Program. After retiring in 1988, he moved to St. Louis to work for Boeing until 2010. Gary enjoyed woodworking and his MGs. He was passionate about genealogy, often making trips to meet relatives, make copies of photographs and documents, and locate gravesites.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Paula (Timothy) Pelczar, of Scarborough, ME, and Ginger (Doug) Randolph, of Silver Lake, WI; a son, Christopher (Caryl) Bohn, of Raymond, NE; five grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Rita Terry Bohn. A Graveside Service will be held in Halstead, KS at a later date.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Paula (Timothy) Pelczar, of Scarborough, ME, and Ginger (Doug) Randolph, of Silver Lake, WI; a son, Christopher (Caryl) Bohn, of Raymond, NE; five grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Rita Terry Bohn. A Graveside Service will be held in Halstead, KS at a later date.
Gary D. Bohn, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Waterford Senior Living in Waterford, WI after battling a long illness. Gary was born in Halstead, KS on April 19, 1944 the son of the late Kenneth and Matilda (Tatkenhorst) Bohn. He graduated from Halstead High School and Kansas State University after which he became an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Gary graduated the top of his pilot training class to begin a full career as a test pilot. During that time, he served in Vietnam finishing his career as a commanding officer of an F-15 ASAT Program. After retiring in 1988, he moved to St. Louis to work for Boeing until 2010. Gary enjoyed woodworking and his MGs. He was passionate about genealogy, often making trips to meet relatives, make copies of photographs and documents, and locate gravesites.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Paula (Timothy) Pelczar, of Scarborough, ME, and Ginger (Doug) Randolph, of Silver Lake, WI; a son, Christopher (Caryl) Bohn, of Raymond, NE; five grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Rita Terry Bohn. A Graveside Service will be held in Halstead, KS at a later date.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Paula (Timothy) Pelczar, of Scarborough, ME, and Ginger (Doug) Randolph, of Silver Lake, WI; a son, Christopher (Caryl) Bohn, of Raymond, NE; five grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Rita Terry Bohn. A Graveside Service will be held in Halstead, KS at a later date.
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