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MICHAEL BOHRER Obituary

MICHAEL E. BOHRER, 60, of Monroeville, passed away Mon day, Feb, 17, 2014, 11:46 a.m., at his residence, following a period of failing health. Born Aug. 12, 1953, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Freda V. (Hughes) Smith and the late Edward Bohrer. He was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam war and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was formerly employed in Texas in the auto parts industry before recently moving to Indiana. He married Vicki Adams, she passed away Sept. 2, 2013, in Texas. Surviving are his mother, Freda V. Smith of Monroeville; brothers, J. Tony (Linda) Smith and Timothy D. (Rita) Smith both of Monroeville; and sisters, Sheila A. (Mark) Smith of Warsaw, Cathy (Rick) Smith of Monroeville and Gelana E. (Thomas) Korte of Decatur. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, John T. Smith, in 2007. Service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, 111 South Water St., Monroeville with Pastor Brent Hickman officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 420 and VFW Color Guard from Monroeville. Preferred memorials to Monroeville Fire Department or Monroeville EMS. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook visit www.zwickjahn.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 18, 2014.
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We're praying for Mike's family & friends. Maples United Methodist Church

Rev. Gerry & Kay Weesner

February 23, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the family of Mike...we know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him...we are so sorry for your loss...thinking of you and sending our prayers.

George and Sandy LaTurner

February 18, 2014

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