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ROBERT E. BAHR

FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Maplewood Park

4017 Maplecrest Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

ROBERT BAHR Obituary

ROBERT E. BAHR, M.D., 79, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a medical doctor and co-founder with First Care Physicians for 39 years, retiring in 1997. He founded NEI Chiselers and Turners Woodturning Club, was a member of Artlink and Fort Wayne Museum of Art; and enjoyed golfing and cycling. He is survived by his companion, Carolyn Sue Hambrock of Fort Wayne; sons, Jonathan (Susan) Bahr of Fort Wayne, and Evan C. (Cookie) Bahr of North Augusta, S.C.; daughter, Kathryn (Ross) Houser of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Phoebe Bahr; brothers, Eugene, Joseph, and Theodore Bahr; sisters, Mildred Kaminer, Helen Rizzo, and Annabelle Swihart. Service is 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior. Robert Lipp officiating. Additional calling from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorials to Artlink Fort Wayne. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 3, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT BAHR

20 Entries

Anna Sudberry

August 24, 2017

You never got to see me get married or graduate from college. I'm a professional photographer now, all thanks to you and the times you spent teaching me how to use a camera. Sometime I start an email to you to show you my newest work. Sometimes I hit send even though you'll never read it. Love you so much.

Anna

Kristin Ross

January 5, 2012

It was my honor to be with your family for the visitation and service. My sincere condolence to you all during this difficult time. You will be in my daily prayers.

Me when I needed his help me most after my divorcé, did you know he was a shrink to,

Michael Young

March 24, 2014

His father delivered me and he saved me through a lot of bad times
He will always be in my life even while he is with GOD

Peggy Figgins Kreger

January 28, 2012

I am so sorry to just now learn of the passing of Dr. Bahr. I was a former employee of First Care and will always remember not only his great ability as a physician, but his incredible humor. I have and will continue to cherish the woodworking piece he made and I received one year at our office Christmas party.

Lawson Family

January 7, 2012

May he RIP, my prayers go out to his family and friends. He is at peace with the lord. He was a wonderful Doctor to my family, he was the first to see me come into this world! Thank you for so many wonderful years as my Doctor/Friend.

Paul Reszel

January 5, 2012

Dr Bob was well respected within the medical community.
He will be missed by his colleagues and his friends

Jane and Dave Griggs

January 7, 2012

Sue and Family:
We had many good times with Bob, both as our doctor and as a friend. We enjoyed dancing and had fun having him down to Turkey Run State Park to dance and hike. We will miss him greatly.

dennis leazier

January 7, 2012

Sure had fun with you, helping us with our babies. and the rest of the Leaziers rest in peace..

Peter Bolakowski

January 6, 2012

I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Dr. Bahr when he practiced medicine, but I did have the pleasure of his sharp wit and great artistry at the Chiselers and Turners meetings. He had hint of self-deprecating humor when he talked about his work. He made us laugh. His wit was as sharp as his tools. He is the only turner I know with a slip stone in his shirt pocket. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss him and his advise.

Lee McAllister

January 5, 2012

Sue and Family:
THE only good thing about getting sick was knowing I was going to see Doc Bahr. Knowing that he would "fix" it, and then we would talk fishing. It was one of those times when I turned him on to Arbutus Lake in Traverse City and you went there many times. He meant alot to his "annual" friends up there as well. I will never forget the gleam in his eye as he saw a bunch of moles on my back and he knew then that the dermatologist never had a chance. "You want me to get those for ya?" Sure Doc, go ahead. Well done. And Thank You.

Cathryn Chase

January 5, 2012

Jon, Susan, David, Andrew and Ian my deepest condolences for the loss of your father and grandfather. I'm thinking of you all at this time. Love, Cath

Robin & Steve Snyder & Family

January 5, 2012

Nikki we are so sorry for your loss. You were very blessed to have been able to enjoy so many years with your grandfather and thru them you have amazing stories and memories. He made you laugh a lot, you loved him deeply, a big part of him is in you and you will keep his memory alive...always!

Edison&Chrisann Gutwein

January 4, 2012

Special condolences to children and extended family. We also feel a void for a beloved friend and cousin, who was always cheerful, friendly and gave his sincere feelings.

Jodie Steward

January 3, 2012

My family was patients of your father. He was a wonderful caring man. My daughter was the last baby he delivered before he retired from doing the deliverys in 1993. We remained patients until his retired. He will forever be missed and in our memories.

Melissa Hayes

January 3, 2012

We love you and will miss everything about you uncle Bob, the clock he made me will always be hanging as I walk by it with a smile.
Love, Scott, Melissa, Justina, Colllin (Swihart) Hayss

Bret and Sherry Cole and family

January 3, 2012

Jon, Sue and family~ We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

David McDonald

January 3, 2012

Sue - Bob was our family Dr. for years and a family friend. Our condolences to you and the rest of the family. You all will be in the thoughts and prayers of the McDonald (Mary, David), McConkey (Ann, Mike) and Schory (Kay,Rick) familes.

January 3, 2012

He was a caring uncle. I am sorry that I am in Florida and will miss the service but give my condolences to the family. He will be missed. Barb

Philip Davich

January 3, 2012

I was a patient of Dr. Bahr for about a decade up to his retirement. I always appreciated his candid medical assessments, several of which were quite amusing and have become part of my family lore. You have my condolences on your loss. I am sure he will be missed.

Terri Jackson

January 3, 2012

Words can't express my sorrow in your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

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