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Burnell Bahr Obituary
Bill was born on May 16, 1927 in St. Genevieve, Missouri to Martin and Anna (Bader) Bahr. Bill grew up in Chaffee, Missouri living with his Uncle Otto and Aunt Dora (Bader) Vessell. In January of 1945, Bill left his senior class early and joined the Navy. He served as a pharmacist's mate and served in Iwo Jima. On May 14, 1949, he united in marriage to Bertha Ann Wulfers of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. From this union five sons and one daughter were born.
Bill, Bert, and three sons moved to Rolla in 1952 and opened a retail furniture store. In the sixties, Bill and his cousin, Clyde Vessel, moved Vessel and Bahr Furniture to the corner of Sixth and Kingshighway in Rolla.
Bill's life reflected many interests. Along with forty years of retail furniture sales and other businesses, Bill was a farmer and introduced Simmental cattle, as well as, "thornless" blackberries to the area. His civic duties included Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus and he served proudly on the Phelps County Regional Medical Center Hospital Board for several terms. While all of these interests were important, nothing was more important to Bill than his family.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and grandson, Matthew Martin Bahr.
Survivors include his wife, Bert, five sons: Tony (Susan) Bahr of Rolla, Tom (Mary) Bahr of Rolla, John (Chris) Bahr of Washington, MO, Jerry (Denise) Bahr of Rolla, Bill (Anna Lytia) Bahr of Rolla, and one daughter, Connie (Jeff) Grisham of Rolla. Eighteen grandchildren: Joe (Jeana) Bahr of St. James, MO, Kim (Rodney) Kestle of Rolla, Sarah (Shad) Becker of Rolla, Cathy (Isaac) Breuer of Columbia, MO, Jane (Bill) O'Connor of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Wendy (Jimmy) Zumwalt of Belle, MO, John (Liz) Bahr of Dallas, TX, Charlie (Crystal) Bahr of Kansas City, MO, Drew Bahr of Rolla, Jay (Jennifer) Bahr of Rolla, Travis (Mandy) Bahr of Rolla, Terry (Angela) Bahr of Washington, MO, Ben (Traci) Bahr of St. James, MO, Jared (Melissa) Bahr of Kansas City, MO, Candice McIntyre of Rolla, Jennifer McIntyre of Columbia, MO, Casey Grisham of Rolla, and Lindsey Grisham of Rolla. Thirty-two great-grandchildren and the thirty-third to be born in August.
Services for Burnell 'Bill' Bahr will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The rosary will begin at 9 a.m., visitation will follow from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Narthex of the church. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Phelps County Regional Medical Center or St. Patrick's Catholic Parish/School. Funeral services under the direction of Sassmann's Chapel of Belle Missouri and Rolla Cremation and Memorial.?
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Terrie Eby Cowan
March 27, 2015
Bill, Lytia & Bahr family so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Vernon Klesath
March 25, 2015
To the entire Bahr Family: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Very Sincerely, Vernon and Mary.
Constance Day
March 25, 2015
Condolences
March 25, 2015
Bert and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We have many fond memories of growing up and your family as part of it. Please accept our condolences.
-Leland ("Spud") Thompson (Keith & Eva's son)
Elena Mahaney Jobe
March 25, 2015
Bill, Lytia & family, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 25, 2015
Bert, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..Our deepest Sympathies
Barb and Daryl Hoefer
Patrick King
March 25, 2015
Our prayers and condolences to the Bahr family. Bill Bahr was a great man and he will be missed!
March 24, 2015
Bert and Family--our love and prayers are with you at this time. Your family has always been very special in my life and Bill was one of the "GREAT ONES" God Bless you all. Jodie Donati
Cathy Rogers
March 24, 2015
So Sorry for you loss Marie Cuccarollo and family are sending prayers your way and we are thinking of you.
March 24, 2015
Dear Tony, Susan, Tom, Mary, and family,
Such a wonder man, lived a good life. Keep your memories close.
Tom and Jo (Schwab ) Wilcox
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