Harold E. Bohr

WELLMAN - Harold Eugene Bohr was born October 30, 1937 near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Marvin "Bud" and Christina (Bayliss) Bohr. He graduated from Wellman High School in 1956, and served in the Iowa National Guard. On September 14, 1963 he was united in marriage to Shirley J. Polman at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wellman. Harold has lived in the Wellman community all of his life where he farmed and was an auctioneer for Duwa's Auction Service for 25 years.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where he served on the parish council, was very active in church activities, helped begin the COR high school retreats, rode on RAGBRAI several years and was a trustee for the Lime Creek Township. He volunteered at the Washington County Fair, the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, and auctioneered at many church and benefit auctions. He enjoyed auto races, gathering collectibles, watching high school athletics, especially watching his granddaughter participate in her many activities. Harold enjoyed visiting with everyone and always had a smile.
Following a sudden illness, Harold passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 76 years with his family near his side.
Harold is survived by his wife Shirley; two sons Jeff and Jim all of Wellman; a granddaughter Brandee Bohr of Kalona; a brother Howard and wife Shirley Ann of Wellman, many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.


Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wellman with Rev Rich Adam, Rev. David Brownfield and Rev. Nick Adam officiating. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Friday at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman where the family will greet friends from 4-8 PM and a rosary service will be held at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for St Joseph's Catholic Church and Washington County Fair Association.