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Jerry Ohlman Obituary
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel in Walnut Creek, Calif.
Mr. Ohlman was born May 15, 1943, at Shelton to Fred and Viola (Holtz) Ohlman.
On July 2, 1967, he was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Thavenet of Hastings. She preceded him in death in May 1975.
Survivors of the immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Kit Ohlman of Benicia, Calif.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Don and Sandra Ohlman and Bernie Ohlman, all of Central City; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrna and Quentin DuVall of Menifee, Calif., Ruth and Bernie Karr of Cave Creek, Ariz., and Dorian and Leo Pfeifer of Surprise, Ariz.
Additional survivors include many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Central City High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1964, In 1973, he moved to California where he was self-employed contractor for many years. For the past six years, he was a foreman for William Fuller & Associates in Concord.
Jerry was a member of the American Legion, Lafayette Post 517.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father in May 2005 and his mother in May 2010.
Memorial gifts may be sent to a charity of your choice.
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James & Blanche Walters
August 13, 2010
Blanche & Jim Walters were shocked and sorrowed to hear that Jerry passed away. We have been friends for many years. Jerry was a wonderful person, he was honest, had integrity and could be counted on to always be there for us. We will truly miss him because he was a very special person.
Lisa Walters
August 13, 2010
Dear Tom, Kit, Dorie and Family,
I just found out about Jerry's passing. The Walters Family will always hold fond memories of our time with Jerry. My first job was starting dinner for Jerry & Tom. And babysitting Tom after school. Both of my Brothers, Mike & Brian, worked for Jerry. And then my Parents loved him so much that they hired Jerry to work on all the many projects at the house on Montecillo Drive. We have so many great memories and will miss him dearly. Sending our love to Jerry's Family, from our Family- The Walters. Love from Lisa
June 2, 2010
dear bernie, so sorry for the loss of your brother.
your "old grand island neighbors"
Johnny and Audrey Howard
June 1, 2010
Thomas & Kit ,
I 'm truly sorry for your loss. Tom PLEASE know that we Barazoto's all LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. .We have many GREAT chilhood memories with you and Jerry. I remember your dad helping me with my 5th grade state report, which I picked Nebraska.I could write a book of all the memories we have with your dad and you. But most of all just know we love you all very much and anything you need we will be there for you.
Love always Lisa Barazoto and family.
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