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Bryan Ehlers Obituary
Bryan graduated from Lodi High in 1970 and continued his education at California State University, Chico. He graduated in 1974 from CSU Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and received his Master's degree in 1976. While in school, Bryan played baseball for his collegiate team and local minor leagues.
He met Michele Bonotto at Lodi High School and they were married in 1975. They soon moved to the Bay Area where they each began their careers. Over the next decade, Bryan worked as a research and development engineer for Control Data Corporation, Hewlett Packard, and Apple Computer Inc. He continued to play softball and was a member of the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department.
In 1991, Bryan and his family relocated to Lodi, where he was a local business owner for the last 20 years. Bryan enjoyed wild game hunting, golfing and was a member of the local Lodi Elks Lodge and of the I.O.O.F.
Bryan is survived by his wife Michele, daughters Nicole and Brittany, mother Mercedes and brother Mark. At the family's request there will be no visitation and inurnment will be private. Donations may be made to the Lodi Elks Lodge and the I.O.O.F. Hall.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donahue Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bryan Ehlers
October 28, 2009
MIchelle,
I just learned about Bryan and was very saddened. Although we haven't kept in touch I always cherished my friendship with Bryan. Bryan was bigger than life and a great person. I am very sorry for your loss.
All my best
Roy Martin
Saratoga, CA
Debbie (Geweke) Sholin
October 2, 2009
Dear Michele,
I know...It's been a long time -
I just heard from my Mom that Bryan has passed on.
My Most Sincere Condolences to you, Michele, and to your daughters.
As you know, we're not in charge here -- this is God's Will --- that's about all that I know.
Thinking of You,
XXOO
Robert and Donna Hironymous
September 20, 2009
Michele, Nicole, Brittany and family,
May God give you comfort during this most difficult time.
Shirley Ryberg
September 20, 2009
To all of Bryan's family:
It is pretty obvious by reading the guest book, Bryan was a remarkable man. Even though I never met him, I can tell he would have been someoone I would have liked. You have my deepest sympathy and may the many good memories you have help sustain you through this most difficult journey.
September 19, 2009
Mar we were with you when Bryan was born and our prayers are with you today.
Ike and Audrey Isaacson, Vacaville Ca
Nancy Rinaudo
September 18, 2009
Dear Mercedes & family: My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bryan had a heart of gold. There isn't anything he wouldn't have done to make someone happy. He was a devoted son. He will be dearly missed by many. I'm only a phone call away if you need me Mar. God Bless.
Tiffany Fetters
September 16, 2009
Mark-
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My thougts and prayers are with you and your familiy.
Love-
Your Pride Family
Tiffany, Renae, Brett and Jane
Jim and Misty Sturman
September 14, 2009
Dear Michele, Britany, and Nicole:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss. Praying God will comfort and strengthen you.
Mandy Pearson
September 11, 2009
Michele,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters.
Lane & Mandy Pearson
Tammy Tucker
September 11, 2009
"Dear, Michele, My prayers are with you and your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Tammy Tucker
September 10, 2009
Nicole and Mark: Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. The Hank Lauchland family
Penny Case
September 10, 2009
Dear, Michele, Nicole, Britany, Grandma Mar and Mark
So sorry for your lost. We have alot of happy memories of Brian and will miss him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love You,
Gary and Penny Case
Deborah Moreland
September 9, 2009
Gob Bless, My prayers are with you and your family.
AngeLica
September 9, 2009
My Prayers are with you & your family.
Patricia Rott
September 9, 2009
Dear Michele,
I am so sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. I too know the pain you are feeling for John passed away 7 years ago this month from a rare cancer. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Blessings,
Pat Weimer Rott
Michelle Stevens-Faul
September 9, 2009
Nicole,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen Hutz-DeJong
September 8, 2009
Dear Michele and girls,
We were so sad to hear about Bryan's passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
Love, Karen Hutz-DeJong and Blaine DeJong and Maureen and Moses Makaiwi
Gary & Lesley Carroll
September 8, 2009
To the family,
We only met Bryan recently and spent some very enjoyable time with him. We know he came into our lives for a reason, and he will be remembered often. He was to be the sponsor for my joining the Elks. We are very sorry for your loss.
Jim Bennett
September 8, 2009
Dear Michele and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I first met Bryan in Mr. Peyton's drafting class back when we were Freshmen and Bryan was a Sophmore at West Campus. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kristin Ruffoni
September 7, 2009
Michele,
I'm deeply sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. Please know my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you, Nicole and Brittany. Your Lincoln family are here for you.
Mike, Carol, and Mike JR Hutton
September 7, 2009
May all of our thoughts and prayers be with your family during this hard time. I have so many fond memories of Brian and I (Mike SR) playing Baseball together. Brian was a great man, Friend and amazing catcher. He will truely be missed and never forgotten.
With all our Love, The Hutton Family
Emmy Jo Lauchland-Heng
September 6, 2009
Michele, Nicole, Brittany, Mercedes and Mark-
On behalf of the entire Lauchland family, I offer our deepest sympathies. I can only imagine how difficult this time may be for your entire family. I am so so sorry for your loss.
September 6, 2009
With all my love Lola Rankin
Kim Longe
September 6, 2009
Aunt Mar, Michelle & girls,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear,as you well know. Bryan has been reunited with all our loved ones, in God's arms. Just know we share your grief, & have wonderful memories of Bryan & our wonderful family times together.
All our love & support.
Kim & Ron Longe
Michele Anderson
September 5, 2009
Michele, Nicole, Brittany, Mercedes and Mark. I was deeply saddened to hear of Bryan. I have alot of fond memories of working for Bryan and all of you. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this time.
September 5, 2009
Dear Michele- I am so sorry for your loss! Please know we're thinking of you!
Michelle, CH Preschool
Janet Vega
September 5, 2009
To the Ehlers Family, words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear, may god give you all the strength to overcome the pain, I wish you peace and comfort.
jeffrey aberle
September 5, 2009
michele so very sorry to hear of your loss. we will pray for you and the family at this time of sadness. may our hevenly father keep you strong. bryan is now in the arms of his lord where he will rest in eternal peace
September 5, 2009
September 5, 2009
Dear Mar & Family, I was saddened by
the news of your loved ones passing.
There are many memories of long ago.
My prayers are with you all at this
time of sorrow.
Ethel Nietschke, Woodland, California
Audrey Trovinger-Clanton
September 5, 2009
Dear Ehlers Family - My thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless.
joanne seibel
September 5, 2009
Mercedes, Michele,Nicole and Brittany, We were at the Elks
tonight and Neal Munson told us
about Bryan.
We talked about the Great EHLERS Softball team and all the fun we had. You put on a
great party in your beautiful new home you had just built. Our prayers are with you. Dennis and Joanne Seibel
joanne seibel
September 4, 2009
Dear Mercedes, Michele, Nicole and Brittany, We were just at
The Elks tonight and Neal Munson told us about Bryan.
We were recalling the Ehlers Softball team and what fun
we had. You had just moved into your beautiful new
home and put on a party for the team.
Our prayers are with you. Dennis and Joanne Seibel
September 4, 2009
To Mar, Mark and family;
If it helps to know we care, we want you to know you have our deepest sympathy. May your memories comfort you now and as the days pass.
Delbert and Rose Thurman
Stephanie Ehlers
September 4, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We all were shocked by this news. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Skip, Carol and Stephanie Ehlers
September 4, 2009
Michele, Brit
Just saw the obit in Stockton Record and was shocked. My prayers are with you. IF there is anything I can do to help in this time of sorrow please let me know
Dana
Barbara Smith
September 4, 2009
Dear Michele and family; I'm so sorry to hear of Bryan. Bryan was a person I always admired as a boss and distant friend, even though I haven't seen all of you for years. I will sincerely keep you in my prayers.
Andi Eisenbeis
September 4, 2009
Dear Mar, Mark and families: I was so deeply saddened to hear about Bryan. I hadn't seen him in years but I have so many happy childhood memories playing at your house. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Danielle Vervais
September 4, 2009
Michele, Nicole, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have lots of great memories from back in the day of all of us.
mike huber
September 4, 2009
Michele,Nicole,Brittany,Mercedes and Mark I am very sorry for your loss and will pray for you to find strength in this difficult time.
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