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Roger Bohnhof Obituary

Roger was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa to Alfred and Margaret Bohnhof. He served in the U.S. Army in Stuttgart, Germany from 1959-1962. He moved to California in 1970 as sales rep for NCR and spent the majority of his career in the car business. Roger had a passion for big band music and Dixieland Jazz. He played the baritone saxophone in many local community bands.He also had a passion for pro-life issues, especially the unborn. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elva June Irwin. He is survived by his wife, Ali, of 35 years, his son Peter, grandchildren Monica(David), Jesse(Teniya), Jenny(Jerry), and great grandchildren Victor Jr., Divinity, Jordyn, Shyanne, Charles, James. Roger was a quiet, gentle and caring man and will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held at Roger's church home, Zion Lutheran Church, 3644 Bolivar Ave., North Highlands on May 24th at 11A.M. Private interment will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Gifts in Roger's memory are welcome at Zion Lutheran Church.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 19, 2019.

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Joe Ross

May 19, 2019

My bucket list included being a car salesman. I did it for 4 mos. and learned more than I did in college. I met Roger during this period and saw him a couple of times over the years. His memory always stuck with me. My condolences to his family.

Robert (Bob) Gamez

May 19, 2019

I met Roger while at Frank Hurling Chevrolet in the 70 he was always a gentleman and a very nice guy to work with. the world will miss him

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