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Walter Bahlmann Obituary
Walter Jakob Bahlmann
February 25, 1927-November 12, 2020
DAVENPORT-Walter Jakob Bahlmann, 93, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society. Private services will be held and he will be laid to rest in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Society, Davenport. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Walter was born February 25, 1927, growing up on a small farm in Germany with two younger brothers. He was proud to have gone to farming school as a young teenager, and of having lived through World War 2 in Germany. Walter immigrated to the Davenport area after the war and married Helen Magens in 1956 in Dixon, IA, and they had 2 daughters.
Walter worked on farms and at Oscar Mayer, from where he retired in 1984. He enjoyed growing his own food and sharing his farming knowledge with others. Walter also had the gift of gab and enjoyed telling many stories to whoever would listen. He enjoyed taking his family on trips around the U.S., and to his home country. He was also a member of the Blackhawk Hiking Club.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ann Bahlmann; and his brothers, Hans and Gunther Bahlmann.
Left to honor his memory are his daughters, Mary (Nicolas) Garcia of Davenport, IA, and Carol(Michael) Screeton of Ft. Wayne, IN; grandchildren: Laurie (Lorenzo) Martinez of Davenport, IA, Manuel Garcia of Davenport, IA, Michelle Garcia of Davenport, IA, and Rosa Garcia of Oklahoma City, OK; along with seven great grandchildren.
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Rev. Cheryl L Draeger
November 23, 2020
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Rev. Cheryl L Draeger
November 23, 2020
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Walter was a very helpful person and a loyal friend. Walter and I wrote up Funeral instructions for a pre-arrangement back in 2013=14. He had requested Pastor Buchholtz to do the funeral for him. This -pastor is willing to do a grave side ceremony for them if they would ask. Pastor Buchholtz was a personal friend of Walt's. Walter was a good loyal friend, but had a few twists in his personality that were surprising. Walter loved gardening and mowing grass. He especially loved growing his tomatoes. He was a church member of our small church, and helped with our outdoor chapel. I have a number of photo's of Walter that his family will enjoy having. Water also had a Facebook page and there are many family photo's stacked on this for his family to find after his passing.
Kat
November 22, 2020
Im so going to miss you my dear Walt. I will forever hold you dear to my heart. Praying for everyone
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David Crocker
November 20, 2020
I knew Walter from the y m c a. A nice & kind guy
Shannell Baker
November 17, 2020
Thanks for sharing your story to me about the war Oscar Myers your family and Germany gonna miss you buddy.
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