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ROBERT BAHR Obituary

ROBERT MAX BAHR, 68, of Carmel, died on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. Born Nov. 7, 1941, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Max and Dora Bahr. He was a graduate of North Side High School, Fort Wayne, and attended IUPUI. He was a store manager for 15 years with Ayr-Way, and retired after 17 years from Howard W. Sams Co. as Director of Sales. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, where he was past president of the Chancel Choir. He loved his family, his friends and the Chancel Choir. He also enjoyed boating, target shooting, singing tenor, cooking, and was a great handyman. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Jennifer Gilchrist (Alex Frigge); son, Jim Bahr; sister, Margaret Coleman; grandchildren, A.J., Ali and Courtney; and step mother, Virginia High of Fort Wayne. A Celebration of Life service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to sign the guestbook or make memorial contributions to St. Luke's United Methodist Church Chancel Choir Patrons Fund or American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Jan. 10 to Jan. 14, 2010.

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January 13, 2010

Margaret,
I'm so sorry to learn of your brother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elsie (Meiners) Whikehart
Merritt Island, FL

Laverne Scovill

January 13, 2010

Susie, I was sorry to learn of Bob's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laverne (Spuhler) Scovill

Cheri Mattox

January 12, 2010

The name Bob (I remember him as Bobby !) brings back many childhood memories. My brother Tom Rupert was a friend of Bobby's and the Pemberton Street neighborhood was our playground. I was younger, but the bigger boys always let me tag along. I also remember going to Bahr's Hardware as a little girl with my dad. It's hard to believe so many years have passed. Any time I have recalled Bobby I think of him with a smile on his face. My sincerest sympathy to his family. I will always remember him fondly. Cheri Rupert Mattox

Tom Rupert

January 12, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to Bob's family. I knew Bob from kindergarten on. And remember the good times playing ball behind the Pemberton Street dike. Hope to see you old friend in a better place. Tom Rupert

Janet (Vandervort)Orn

January 12, 2010

As a graduate of NSHS I remember Max but am not sure if he was the class of 59 or 60. I graduated in 60.
I would like to express my condolences to the family. Your loss must be great.

Crystal Albert

January 11, 2010

Jennifer,Alex and family,
We are thinking of all of you during this time. All of your memories will keep you smiling as you think of your father.Our prayers are with you.
Love, Crystal,Steve,Tori and Tom

Kathy Hockemeyer

January 11, 2010

Margaret,

My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your brother.

Kathy Hockemeyer

January 11, 2010

My deepest condolences to Susan and Bob's family over the lost of a life long friend.

I knew Bob since the early grades of Forest Park Grade School. He had one of the greatest since of humor of anyone that I have ever known.

God Bless you Bob.
Your friend,
Paul Erwin (Tall Paul)

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