- Gerald Walter Bohl, age 81, died peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Brewster Village in Appleton with his family at his side.
Jerry was born on March 18, 1934 in Appleton, son of the late George and Linda (Pingel) Bohl. Following Jerry's education, he enlisted in the Army and served his country from December of 1956 until December of 1958. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Knaack on April 14, 1956 at St Peter Lutheran Church in the town of Freedom. Jerry was also a life long member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. He was employed with the US Postal Service of Appleton as a carrier for over 33 years retiring in 1992. Jerry was an avid Packer and Brewer fan and enjoyed gardening, puzzles and playing cards with family and friends.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte, and their two children, Jeff (Cheryl) Bohl, and Lori (Mark) Pritzl all of Appleton. Four grandchildren, Nicole (James) Kopp, Kimberly (Nicholas) Huberty, Christopher Bohl and special friend Kelsey, Denver Pritzl and special friend Jessie, a great-granddaughter, Emily Koop, a sister, Delores Muenster, and by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Hillert Bohl and two brothers-in-law, John Muenster and Wally Knaack.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, N2749 French Road, Appleton with the Rev. Dustin Sievert officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park with full military honors. Gerald's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 with the service to follow. A memorial fund is being established for the building fund of the church.
Jerry's family would like to extend a special thank to the staff on Lawrence Wing, second floor at Brewster Village for the loving and compassionate care of Jerry and his family.
|
1934 - 2015 (81 years)
Military Service
