Name: Visitation for Joseph Douglas Bohrer
Start: 2016-04-06T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Harry J Will Funeral Homes - Livonia

BOHRER

JOSEPH DOUGLAS Age 93, was embraced by his God on April 3, 2016. Joseph was born in Detroit, the son of John and Marie Bohrer. Joseph was a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central and after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a radar navigator on B-17 bombers during WWII. He was an extraordinary husband to Mary Jane (Corey) Bohrer who preceded him in 2009. Joseph was a loving father to Janet (Patrick) Scheetz, John (Clara) Bohrer, Mary Ann (Robert) Plagany, Matthew Bohrer, Patricia (David) Brand, Douglas (Peggy) Bohrer; and grandfather to Dominique, Jeffrey, Michael, Anna, Danielle, Kathleen, Daniel, and Christopher. Eight great-grandchildren also brought him great joy. His qualities of humility, spirituality, and unselfishness will endure. Visitation Wednesday, April 6 from 3-8 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m., at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile in Livonia. Funeral Mass Thursday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. (in state at 10 a.m.) at St. Kenneth Church, 14951 Haggerty Road in Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, 13 Ettington Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72714 (In Memory of Joseph Bohrer), or to the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat House, 23333 Schoolcraft Ave., Detroit, MI 48223.

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Published by The Detroit News on Apr. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bohrer

37 Entries

Cinda Riley

May 3, 2016

It is difficult to say "goodbye" to those who have touched our lives in so many ways. Your dad was a great and caring man...he always had a smile on his face. And right now he's smiling down on his children knowing his love has given you all that is necessary to be a tribute to him. Prayers Always

April 7, 2016

Remembering your father and mother as St. Gemma's family and good friends of my parents (Reno and Jo). There are probably having a card game as I type.
Sorry for your Loss .

Chris Capra Sprague

April 7, 2016

To the Bohrer Family,

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Joe and Doug since 1969 at "Edison". I can still remember the job location where I first met him. He was always friendly and sincere. Very, very dedicated to doing a great job. As years passed we would see one another at various work locations. Joe always made a point to stop and share in conversation. After his retirement from DTE we would see him at inspector meetings or at a restaurant in the neighborhood. It was always a delight to see his smile and know him for his gentle and happy spirit. He was always a gentleman.

Bob Eix

Bill Welsh

April 6, 2016

John Bohrer, please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Please know that our family will keep your entire Bohrer family in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. May you find find peace as you recall the fond memories of your father and the times of joy and love you were able to share over the years.

Pat Corey

April 6, 2016

Hi cousins!

This is cousin Pat. I am sorry to hear that Uncle Doug passed away. I loved our visits and time together. Getting coke from cousin Dougie was the only time I ever got to drink real pop in the 60's.

I feel really fortunate to have had the chance to see Uncle Doug one last time in November. He spoke of his WWII reunion in New Orleans with such passion. Thank you Jan and Pat for inviting us to your home and letting us enjoy the football game with you and Uncle Doug. He looked like he loved those MSU football games.

Pat

Barb Craig

April 6, 2016

John, I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your father. It's never easy, but remember how much joy you gave him by just being there and spending time with him. Take comfort that he was happy to the end and that is due to you and your family's love and devotion. Take care. My prayers are with you all.

Patti (Williams) Dicks

April 6, 2016

Your dad was a very special man and a great friend to my mom and dad and the whole Williams family. We share your sorrow and keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Nalepa

April 6, 2016

Sorry for your loss,
you're part of that wonderful St. Gemma family. We won't be able to make the funeral, we are out of state. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike an Sue Nalepa

April 6, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. No matter what the age or what the circumstances, it is never easy to say goodbye. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.

Kevin and Vivian Hesse

John Corey

April 6, 2016

To all the Bohrers, I am very sorry for your loss. Doug was a gentleman, and a close cousin in-law to my father. He was always friendly and a good resource on electrical matters. I know you can take comfort that he is back home and joined with Mary Jane.

t & d endlein

April 6, 2016

boy, God's got his hands full, the nosewiczs and bohrers are back together.

Kia Hagens

April 6, 2016

Thinking of you and your family during this time.

Evelyn rozema

April 6, 2016

You were a special brother we had so many wonderful memories with all my love Evelyn

Patty Russo

April 6, 2016

Pattie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories that I hope bring you comfort now and in the future. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joe Urice

April 5, 2016

My blessings and best wishes to the Bohrer Family. My hopes for you to remember the good times that the family has shared with Joseph and each other.

April 5, 2016

To the Bohrer family
I worked with Doug at Northville Twp. For many years. He was a great guy.
God bless

Bill James

Jack and Kathy Sawtell

April 5, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.l

Charles Neff

April 5, 2016

Patty --- I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I had the privilage of speaking to him about his time in the service with my father. I will always treasure that brief time with him. May God comfort you in this time of great sorrow. "God Bless"

Barbara Williams

April 5, 2016

To the Bohrer Family,

I am very sorry for the loss of Mr Bohrer. My Dad considered him a very close friend. I remember him as always being very nice & polite. He had a quiet strength about him.

I work for Northville Township & I know he worked there for a period of time before me. I used to see mail delivered to the Township to his attention, so I asked about him. Everyone only had good things to say about him. I feel the same way. He was a very kind man and he will be missed by many.

I hope you can find peace in the good memories of your Dad. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.

With Love,
Barbara Williams

Cynthia McCurtis

April 5, 2016

I am so sad to hear about your Dad's passing, Pattie. You shared so many wonderful stories of him. I hope those cherished memories give you comfort during this time. - Cynthia McCurtis

Bonnie Leshan

April 5, 2016

I worked with Doug at Northville Township and everyone just loved him. He was very professional and knowledgeable.
I saw him and talked a few times after Mass at St. Kens. I know he is with God and very happy. Please know all of his family are in my prayers. It is harder for the ones left behind than the one that passes. I just can't express how wonderful he was.

Shari (Williams) Willerer

April 5, 2016

To the entire Bohrer Family,

I'm so very saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man. I'll always remember him fondly for his quiet sense of humor, and that ever-present twinkle in his eye!

The connection between our two families goes way back - well over 65 years! Our dads were lifelong friends, as were our mothers. Some of us kids played together as toddlers when we lived on Grayfield, and many of us went to grade school together at St. Gemma, a parish built by our parents. And even when us kids scattered in different directions during our adult years, we never really lost track of each other because of our parents' everlasting friendships. In recent years, many of us have reconnected as a result of reunions, family tragedies or celebrations, and most recently through my dad's love of karaoke! As a result of all of these lifelong connections, for many of us in the Williams family, your Dad's passing feels much the same as losing one of our own.

I wish I was currently in Michigan so I could be present at your dad's funeral. But please know that even though I can't physically be there with you, I will be keeping your dad, and all of you, in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My love and heartfelt sympathy go out to each and every one of you.

Dan & Brenda Enghoffer

April 5, 2016

Patty I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Laura Daugherty

April 5, 2016

Pattie and Family,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this most difficult time.

April 5, 2016

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a very special man. Always smiling. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Larry and Nancy (Williams) Ray (Macomb Twp., MI

Polly Warner

April 5, 2016

I was their mail lady for 12 years and they were the nicest people you would ever want to meet. My prayers are with your family at this sad time. Polly Warner

Carla Loiselle Burke

April 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a big part of our lives your mom and dad were. You cannot explain the relationship that everyone had from our neighborhood. I am sure he is having a very large welcoming party with all of the old crowd! Hugs to all

Linda Stultz-Tucker

April 5, 2016

Dear Mary Ann and family, I know this is a difficult time, but it was sure marvelous for me to read about the life of your wonderful Father, as I am believing in full faith the many joys he is now experiencing. May God comfort you all.

April 5, 2016

Dear Janet and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was another special part of the St. Gemma family who will be remembered with fondness. Condolences, Marilynne (Sheill) Jagacki

Annette Madden

April 5, 2016

Uncle Doug, you were an amazing man. Your love and kindness were limitless. I feel so blessed that you were my Uncle and that Aidan and Carly were blessed with such a Great-Uncle. I know you are with my Dad again and the brothers are together. Your loving niece, Annette Madden

claudia Virant-Walker

April 5, 2016

My prayers are with all the Bohrer family members at this very stressful and painful time.

Dan Peters

April 5, 2016

Please know that we are thinking of you at this time of deep sadness. May your good memories bring a smile when you think of him.

Jim Belisle

April 5, 2016

We lost another great one. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bohrer's.

Joanne Chase-Mattillo

April 4, 2016

To all the Bohrer family, I am so sorry to hear about your lovely father's passing. He was very kind and dignified man. It was such a comfort to see your dad brought by his family to my father's rosary in October. I enjoyed talking to him that day, not expecting that he would join your beautiful mother and maybe say "Hello" to his WWII cousin-in-law, Fred, in Heaven. Another one of the great ones has left us for a better place. I wish I was still in Michigan to personally share my condolences. Best thoughts for your entire family. Joanne

Patrick Scheetz

April 4, 2016

Joey Bohrer was a very fine golfing partner of mine for more than 8 years. We golfed each summer from 2007 at many of the fine golf courses in the Plymouth area. His friendly challenge will be sorely missed.

His son-in-law,

Patrick

Jeff Motluck

April 4, 2016

May loving thoughts of your father always bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

Love,
Jeff

Linda Mudge

April 4, 2016

Uncle Doug will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful uncle and Godfather and I will treasure the memories of him chasing us kids with the movie camera, and the great bowling times we had. Go with Our Lord in love and peace.

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