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Dolores Bohn Obituary

Bohn, Dolores

Dolores Ruth Bohn, age 84, of Waukau, died comfortably surrounded by family singing hymns of love and praise, on Friday, July 18, 2014. She was born in Oshkosh on July 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Erwin and Edna (Hartman) Albrecht. She graduated from Oshkosh High School, class of 1947, and worked for New American Bank. On June 7, 1952 she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Bohn, and raised her family in Waukau. Dolores dedicated her time and talents to Waukau United Methodist Church and the Waukau Community. Dolores will be remembered for her compassionate heart, beautiful singing, and creativity.

Dolores is survived by her husband, Don; children: Michael (Gail) Bohn of Rush Lake, Bruce (Barb) Bohn of Waukau, and Nancy (Lance) Crouch of East Hampton, CT; grandchildren: Nicole Evans, Jason Bohn; Cori (Adam) Patrick, Mikaela (Luke) Hatfield; Wesley, Jillian and Claire Crouch; great-grandchildren: Laura and Guy Evans; Gideon, Breck, Kieran, and Melia Patrick; Traeger and Ataly Hatfield; siblings: David (Sue) Albrecht and Sue (Jack) Slye; and brother-in-law, Tom Bowen. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Bohn; siblings: Ken Albrecht, Phyllis Albrecht and Shirley Bowen.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 23 at Waukau United Methodist Church, 2644 State Rd. 116, Waukau, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Neil Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Waukau Cemetery, Waukau, WI.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Oakwood Manor, especially Kari, and to Generations Hospice, for their wonderful care.

A memorial fund in Dolores' name is being established for Waukau Methodist Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Oshkosh Northwestern from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2014.

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Cathy Albrecht

June 25, 2015

With sadness we mourn the passing of Aunt Dee. Belated, heartfelt condolences to the Bohn and Albrecht families. She wrote the most beautiful letters. With much love, Cathy, Matt, Anne and Amy Albrecht

Steven & Alana Lenz

July 24, 2014

Our condolences to the Bohn family. Our prayers are with you.

Hyoun Sook Lim

July 24, 2014

I send my condolences for you in this tough time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim/Chris Moore

July 23, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Dolores...Our prayers go out to the entire Bohn family at this time.

Charlie Clarke

July 23, 2014

Very sorry to hear about this loss. Her daughter Nancy is a loyal advocate of us and routinely touches our lives in important ways.

There's that wonderful smile.... :)

Your extended family at Oakwood Manor

July 23, 2014

Smiley, you have touched and blessed our lives in so many ways and we are sure going to miss you! Your family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

July 22, 2014

My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Lorna Hemp DeBroux

Pat Waid

July 22, 2014

My love and thoughts are with you&family. Special love to Mike&Gail. Love you guys.

Kenneth Weitz

July 20, 2014

May Dolores rest in peace. Our condolences to the Bohn family

Liz Crivello

July 20, 2014

Nancy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your love ones. A good and faithful servant has gone home to be with the Lord. God love be with you all.

July 20, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Bohn family, Steve and Sharon Wolff

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