Doretha Klose Bohning

1955 - 2022

Doretha Klose Bohning obituary, 1955-2022, Lampasas, TX

Doretha Klose Bohning

1955 - 2022

BORN

1955

DIED

2022

Doretha Bohning Obituary

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Wife.  Mother. Gigi.  Sister.  Friend.  Nurse.  All simple words to describe an amazing lady that blessed this earth until her passing on Nov. 1, 2022.  Born in Lampasas, TX on Nov. 2, 1955, Doretha Klose Bohning lived the majority of her life serving others as a certified LVN.  A 1974 graduate of Lampasas High School, Doretha would later graduate with 15 classmates from Temple Junior College in the 1975 inaugural LVN program.  


In 1977, Doretha married Robert Bohning.  His sisters knew Doretha through stock shows, introducing the two while he was in college.  Robert would not date her until after his graduation from Tarleton State University and a move to Lubbock, 280 miles away when his sister told him to ask Doretha out.  Robert made a lasting impression on their first date when he saved Doretha from kicking a skunk while gathering eggs. From that day forward, Robert and Doretha never missed an opportunity to spend time together. While the happy couple was married for 45 years, it actually took two officiants to marry them because they were both partial to their own pastors. They resided in Bay City for 34 years before retiring to Lampasas County.  


Doretha spent her years in Bay City working as a nurse, a certification she kept for 46 years.  She was known as the mom to all of Rachael‘s friends, never missing one of her daughter‘s activities. Their one daughter, Rachael Richmond, and husband, Curtis, gave Gigi two grandsons, Gavin and Gage.  Gigi filled the past 13 years hunting, fishing, and working cows with Robert and the boys.  She enjoyed hosting family and friends at Rockin’ 11, their family ranch established in 2004. She often surprised friends and others with meals and treats.  Gigi was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bay City and the First United Methodist Church of Lampasas. 


Doretha was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Mildred Klose, and brother-in-law, Charley Isom. She is survived by her husband, Robert Bohning; daughter, Rachael Richmond, and husband, Curtis Richmond; grandsons, Gavin and Gage; and her loving sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins.


A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Lampasas, Saturday, November 5 at 10 a.m.  A private burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery of Lampasas at a later date.

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January 27, 2023

Belinda Ibarra posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2022

Martha & Lane Pinckney posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2022

Melissa Karcher posted to the memorial.

Belinda Ibarra

January 27, 2023

My heart is hurting for you. Sending my prayers to you and your family in your time of grief.

Martha & Lane Pinckney

November 7, 2022

Lifting the Klose and Bohning families in prayer, we are so sorry for your loss

Melissa Karcher

November 5, 2022

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending hugs and prayers to you all. The Lord gained another sweet Angel in Heaven.

Dave and Susie Ecklund

November 5, 2022

Our love and sympathy to all of you.

K. Higgins

November 5, 2022

May your way to heaven, be lite with guidance! Great, losses are
always, missed friends!
The Higgins, thinking of ya’ll

Vernon & Connie Bram

November 5, 2022

Robert and Rachael,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Doretha was an amazing lady and will be missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brenda Klose and family

November 4, 2022

May God bless all of Doretha’s family in this time of sorrow. Gary and I thought so much of his cousin. Love and Prayers.

Group of 10 Trees

Randy&Debra Barker,Cindy Allen

Planted Trees

Cindy Castaneda

November 4, 2022

Robert and family,
I am sending you my most heartfelt condolences and keeping you close in my heart and prayers.

Bonnie Loden

November 3, 2022

So very sorry for the family’s loss. Prayers for comfort

Kevin K Ward

November 3, 2022

Sorry for your loss Robert

Meg Pallanez (McCarthy)

November 3, 2022

What wonderful memories of her I have while growing up. She never kicked me out when I came to bother Rachel and my sister. Always willing to feed all us girls. Such a beautiful soul. Prayers for y’all

Thelma Bays

November 3, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judi Wade

November 3, 2022

Racheal and family, so sorry to have seen the post on FB! Glad you all have good memories and stories of Doretha. I always like the families pics that were posted during family visits, fishing, hunting, etc. Peace be with you all.

Tim and Connie Hendrix

November 3, 2022

Robert and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of sweet Doretha. She was a light that shined where ever she went. May God Bless and keep you all at this sad season.

LaVada McCoury

November 3, 2022

I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to you, Robert and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Doretha was a classmate and friend growing up. I always thought a lot of Doretha. I know you will miss her greatly. May you have comfort and peace as only God can give.

Dena and Eddy Henderson

November 3, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Barbara Goodwin

November 3, 2022

Love and prayers to your family

Richard & Cathy Hooper

November 3, 2022

Our love and prayers of comfort are with Doreatha’s family. Richard & Cathy Hooper

Gina and Jason Hodge

November 3, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Melba Mcculloch

November 3, 2022

My sincere sympathy , love and prayers for all her family.

November 3, 2022

Our Dear Dear Friend was an amazing Lady! We had so many good times watching Rachel and Randi play ball, oh, the laughs were loud at times! Her heart touched so many people, her care for others ran deep. We will miss her but we also know she is with Our Lord. Hugs to Robert, Rachel, Curtis, and the light of her world, her grandsons! God Bless! Prayers for Robert, Rachel, Curtis, grandsons and all her family! Rest In Peace, Doretha! ❤

Woody Vann Perry

November 2, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Thresa and Layton Black

November 2, 2022

Our sincere sympathy

Amy & Jason Kirkpatrick

November 2, 2022

"Words can't wipe away your tears. Hugs won't ease your pain. But hold on to your memories. Forever they'll remain." We are so sorry for your loss. Doretha was such a sweet, caring lady. She will truly be missed.

Lou Arnold Bonett

November 2, 2022

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss.

Jimbo Sargent

November 2, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. And also sorry that I am going to be out of town on the 5th. Please let me know if I can do anything at all. Thoughts and prayers with all of y'all.

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January 27, 2023

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