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John Bohnel Obituary
John is survived by Linda, his wife of 15 years; sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Rick Christensen; nieces, Cari and Kelli of Tampa, Fla.; father-in-law, Herbert and wife, Diana DeVusser; nieces, Christine and Samantha Moore; nephews, Brian and Josh Gibbs of Jacksonville; and his ever watchful greyhound, Luna.
Visitation will be held at the Waterfront Ctr. at Lake Wheeler, 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., on Feb. 13. A memorial service will start at 3:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his name to the Walk for ALS Catfish Hunter (JohnnyB's LUNAtics), Hospice of Wake County, or the Project Racing Home for Greyhounds in Randleman, N.C.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Bohnel
Mario Miranda
March 8, 2009
Linda
May the Lord Bless you and keep you, May the Lord bring you peace.
Our Prayers are with you
With our deepest sympathy
Fred Froehlich
February 20, 2009
We would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family in your recent loss.
Christina Newsome
February 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for having a special place in your heart for the greyhounds.
Sandie Stransky
February 19, 2009
Dear Linda,
I was so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts.
Laura Amore
February 14, 2009
Linda - my thoughts & prayers are with you. I'm so sorry I was unable to make it yesterday. Please know I am thinking of you.
Love,
Laura
Vicky & Mark Haney
February 14, 2009
Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss John. Some of my favorite times were in the mountains with you and John. He could always make me laugh.
Kimberly Jewell
February 14, 2009
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great guy, I always liked his sense of humor and his love for you and Luna.
I will miss him.
Thank you for designating PRH as a recipient of donations in his honor.
With GreytLove, your PRH family.
Linda Marco
February 13, 2009
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was such a kind and gentle spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Freddy Debbie
February 12, 2009
John made me laugh. That's the greatest blessing. White Coluuuuuums and Cowhampshire forever.
Bertha & Curtis Erickson
February 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May it comfort you to know that you are not alone in a time like this. God Bless you.
rocko
February 12, 2009
I wanted to share something from my nephew who had this comment when I told him about John. He had only met John one time but said he remembered John as being such a nice person. He remembered that John took an interest in him and took the time to talk with him. I believe they met over 20 years ago.
February 11, 2009
Dearest Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John is at peace and he truly loved you with all his heart! As always we are here for you!
All our love,
Duke & Diane
Sandi Wilson
February 11, 2009
Linda:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and John's family.
Duke Duquette
February 11, 2009
Hey Bikor,
I'm so very sad that you have left me buddy! We had alot of great times these last 28+ years! Between the business trips, the lake parties in Fla, the mountain trips, just kicking back and relaxing, eating and drinking beverages or just having a political conversation! You will be dearly missed!
All my love..Your bud,
Duke
John Molla
February 11, 2009
I am sorry to learn of John's passing. He was a wonderful man of good heart and soul. He looked for and found the goodness of life and the people around him. He was a loyal IBMer who maintained his equanimity under frequently stressful conditions. I am fortunate to have known John and I will miss him.
David Sternquist
February 11, 2009
My condolences to John's friends and family. I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. I also worked with John at IBM - though mostly via conference calls/IM Chats and notes.
rocko
February 10, 2009
John was a good mountain man.
Sean Nevala
February 10, 2009
I am so sorry to hear this has happened. My condolences to John's family and all who has worked with him as I have. This is disturbing to me as I go through my own personal family crisis and I hope all the world can send out a prayer for John and his family during these dark days. John was a pleasure to work with, his sense of humor will live on.
Bob Corte
February 10, 2009
John, although we never meet face to face we talked many times on the phone; and through our chats I got to know you and your sense of humor. I enjoyed those chats because it allowed me to get to know you and to see, how you and Linda were such a perfect compliment to each other. Through Linda and our many travels, I got to understand how you had enriched her life and help bring balance to the every day craziness. You are an inspiration to me and for that I will always remember you. May god bless you and give Linda strength in this difficult time.
Love, your friend, Bob Corte.
Jenny Sloan
February 10, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of John's passing - but I am joyful to have known him and grateful his pain is over. I worked with John at IBM, I shared his love of Dogs and Motorcyles and fast cars. John is one of the nicest, helpful and fun people I have ever known. His life was truely blessed - all be it too short.
My love to Linda and Luna during this time.
Marilyn Burch
February 10, 2009
Linda though I can't be there in person, I am with you in thought, prayer and spirit. See you soon.
Love Marilyn
Noreen Jurek
February 10, 2009
Linda, my heart is with you. John, your words "...don't forget to dream" will stay with me forever. Love, Noreen
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