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Jay Bahr Obituary

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Jay Michael 1/31/69 - 3/28/14



Jay Michael Bahr, 45, died at his residence in Plymouth, Indiana. Jay was born on January 31, 1969, in Chicago, IL to John Wayne and Dona Rae (Greenwald) Bahr. Jay was a 1987 graduate of Notre Dame High School for Boys in Niles, IL. Jay was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church. Jay worked for over 20 years as a Public Administrator working in Economic Development.

Mr. Bahr is survived by his children, Mary Rose, Agnes Ruth, and Francis Xavier Bahr; their mother, Elaine Bahr; his brother, Jeff Bahr; his sister, Carol Rae Lucarelli, and his parents, John and Dona, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are

invited to call upon Jay's family on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Peinert Dunn Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Rd., Waterville, OH. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church 104 W. Broadway, Maumee, OH.

Memorial donations in Jay's memory are encouraged to the Open Door Ministry 2823 Cherry St., Toledo, OH. 43608. A fund is also being collected for Jay's children.

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Published by The Blade on Apr. 1, 2014.

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Norman Witzler

March 26, 2022

Jay his wife's son must have graduated from the Academy. Wish him well in his future endeavors.

Norman Witzler

March 26, 2021

When Jay came to Waterville you could tell he cared about his family and especially his children. He was proud of his wife's talent in making chocolates of which he delivered to all of us on Council.

aj luc

March 7, 2019

Love you uncle

Chris Granata

April 4, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I worked with him at the Ohio Dept. of Development. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Betty Anzaldua

April 3, 2014

Sending prayers to Jay's loved ones. God will never leave us or forsake us, and even now is holding Jay close. Jay was a pleasure to work with in Toledo as he excelled as a business advocate, and in leveraging resources for business retention/expansion. His leadership fostered cooperation and collaboration among business, community and educational partners.

April 3, 2014

To Jay's family, I know how much he loved all of you, especially his girls. I pray that he is at peace and will see all of you again someday. My sincere sympathy.
Sue Dukeman, Colleague at Ohio Department of Development

Kevin Brennan

April 2, 2014

I knew Jay only from volunteer work I did at Open Door. He came to a lot of meetings. We had a lot in common and he helped me stay sober. I am out of the country or I would certainly pay my respects at the funeral home.

April 2, 2014

My sincere sympathy to family and friends of Jay. It was a joy and privilege to workout with Jay and Frank at our dojang. Your friends at Tae Kwon Do, Waterville.

April 2, 2014

all my prayers to the Bahr Family..

Kathleen Kelly

April 2, 2014

Elaine, Mary, Agnes, Frank and family - At such a loss for words. So very sorry to hear of Jay's passing. Please know we are thinking and praying for you. Please don't hesitate to call for anything you might need.
Mike, Tina, Sara & Rachel Weisenburger

Deb Spychalski

April 2, 2014

Deepest sympathies to the Bahr family, he had such a big heart.

Beech Family

April 2, 2014

Elaine ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, Agnes and Frank.

Matt Falter

April 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jay's entire family and his children. I really enjoyed getting to know Jay while working together at the Ohio Department of Development. He will be missed.

Larry Loutzenhiser

April 2, 2014

To the family of Jay Bahr,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I knew Jay well as I was one of his TaeKwon-do instructors along with his son Frank. He was a nice man and enjoyed speaking with him. Your family is in my prayers and please know that Jay is wrapped in God's embrace.

Erica Stefanski

April 2, 2014

My condolences to the Bahr family... Praying for all of you!

Lisa Patt-Mc Daniel

April 2, 2014

I am very sad to hear this. Jay was great to work with and I enjoyed knowing him. My prayers are with his family.

Martha McGhee

April 1, 2014

Jay's children and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and wish you comfort during this difficult time. Jay will be missed by many. I'll miss his smile the most.

Cherise Grabowski

April 1, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Bahr family. Jay and I were friends in grammer school. He will be deeply missed. God bless.

Mark, Sue and Joe Scalise

April 1, 2014

Elaine you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers

Mark Barbash

April 1, 2014

I'm saddened by Jay's passing. I enjoyed getting to know him and working with him at the State. He had the best interests of the citizens of Ohio in his heart. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Jim Nowack

April 1, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about Jay and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a good friend of mine while I lived in the Toledo area and he was always a wonderful person and helpful to others. He always talked so fondly about his family. He will be missed by me as a good friend who helped me.

Michael Schmitz

April 1, 2014

Elaine, so sorry to hear this. It's a real shock. Hope you and the kids are OK.

April 1, 2014

Jay you will be missed. I so enjoyed getting to know and work with you in Toledo. It was an absolute privileged knowing you. You and your smile will be missed. Kelly Card

Natalie Sum

April 1, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Carol. Much love to you and his family.

April 1, 2014

Our memories live on as Jay finds peace in Heaven with Middie and Unkie and Pap...the Orwig Family, Norfolk, NE

Cary Vodraska

April 1, 2014

Carol I am so sorry to read this news. I know Jay was very special to you. My condolences to you and your family.

Elizabeth Smoot

April 1, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Jay Bahr. Jay was a pleasure to work with at the State of Ohio Department of Development and lovingly spoke of his children often. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much he loved and cared about family.

Karen Russ

April 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you cope with the tragic loss of Jay.

Theresa Brunell Stacka

April 1, 2014

I am so sorry yo hear about Jay, he was a good friend in school. He will be deepply missed. My prayers are with Jay and his Family, Sincerely, Theresa Brunell Stacka

April 1, 2014

Elain, I am sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I had talked to Jay in the last year and he seemed inn great spirits. You have a wonderful family in the children. I'm sure that as he taliked of them that they wil miss him dearly. Sincerely, Norm Witzler.

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