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William "Bill" W. Bohlmann

Lakewood, WI, USA

March 16, 1951 - December 12, 2020

Mar 16, 1951 - Dec 12, 2020

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Gary Bohlmann

Bill and I used to play upstairs at Mom and Pops house. Going in the basement and getting a bottle of soda from a wooden case. All of us kids sitting on the steps at Christmas and Uncle Bill would give as each a new 2 dollar bill. Sitting in the living room listening to the adults talk. And playing beanbag golf around the yard. Those were the days. Etched in my memories forever.

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Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Bill often talked about how much fun he had with his cousins at Mom and Pop's and the farm when your Mom ... Read more Bill often talked about how much fun he had with his cousins at Mom and Pop's and the farm when your Mom and Dad lived there. ... Read more Bill often talked about how much fun he had with his... Read more

Mark Wilde

I have known, Kathy and thus Bill for about 34 yrs while Kathy and I worked at SBS. I always viewed the both of them as a couple of old hippies (not in a bad way, but in the very best of ways). They were gentle, unassuming, always thinking positive. Bill faced his illness with extreme courage while people like me could not face it or deal with it. For that I apologize. He is lucky to have a devoted family around him to comfort and support him.
I will always wish nothing but love and for Kathy and family.
mark wilde

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Sara Schoon

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Thank you for your touching words, Mark! He truly was a warrior during this fight! I will miss him deeply!... Read more Thank you for your touching words, Mark! He truly was a warrior during this fight! I will miss him deeply! Thank you for your touching words, Mark! He truly ... Read more

Sara Schoon

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Kristine Gohsman

Kathleen Bohlmann

Sara Schoon

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Sara Schoon

The kindest smile

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Kristine Gohsman

Kathleen Bohlmann

Sara Schoon

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Jill Chu Quint

Heart and humor are qualities he mastered and this is how I’ll always remember Mr. Bohlmann. When you’re 8 years old you sort of get adopted by your best friend’s family and that’s when I first met Bill. So many family dinners and gatherings that Bill, Kathy, Joey, Sara, and Kristine always welcomed me to, adding an extra spot to an already full table. It wasn’t long after Bill got home from work that he would look in on Joey playing music, check in with his Sara, have a round of shoulder-bouncing chuckles with Kristine and share affection with Kathy. He was so fond of his family, and they him. Whatever the grownup struggles of the day his heart and humor would shine through. In all of these moments Bill and Kathy gave that genuine sense of goodness and friendship that extended out and bridged many of our families together. “The salt of the earth” my parents, Fred & Judy, have always said when referring to the Bohlmanns. Bill inspires an inner gratitude and a goodness that we can all connect to. Sending light and prayers.

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Kristine Gohsman

Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kristine Gohsman

What a beautiful memory of my dad. You were definitely a huge part of our family, and I am so glad you knew... Read more What a beautiful memory of my dad. You were definitely a huge part of our family, and I am so glad you knew him. Love you! ~Kristine... Read more What a beautiful memory of my dad. You were definitely... Read more

Kathleen Bohlmann

Your words are so beautiful, Jill! He truly was able to let goodness and gratitude shine through no matter... Read more Your words are so beautiful, Jill! He truly was able to let goodness and gratitude shine through no matter what he had to face... Read more Your words are so beautiful, Jill! He truly was able... Read more

Fred Chu

Bill was a very special person... the kindest, most gentle and funniest we've ever known. He was a dear friend to us and our daughters. We have so many memories with Bill, Kathy and his whole family that we will always remember... music, dancing, restaurants, bonfires, pontoon boat rides, fishing. We are grateful for having had him in our lives. Bill will be greatly missed but always in our hearts. Rest in peace, Bill Bohlmann.
With love and condolences, Fred & Judy Chu

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Sara Schoon

Kristine Gohsman

Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kathleen Bohlmann

We truly did have the best of times together from the moment we met! I will always cherish those memories... Read more We truly did have the best of times together from the moment we met! I will always cherish those memories and I know that Bill... Read more We truly did have the best of times together from the... Read more

Kathleen Bohlmann

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Pamela Chu

One of my first memories of moving to Wisconsin was meeting your family. From the moment we met ... your home was open to us. Mr. Bohlmann always greeted us with a smile and great tunes. Most of my memories are of hearing our parents laughing with each other while us kids ran around the house playing games. Bill had a way of making you feel so comfortable with simply his smile. His heart was so big and I always felt so welcome wherever he was. I saw the love and pride he had for each one of his kids and always loved the connections you had with him. He truly was one of a kind. When I think of Bill, I think of how kind he was, how warm I felt whenever I was around him and the amazing family he and Kathy built. That loving feeling will stay with me forever. I feel so honored to have known him. So honored that our families have stayed so close over the years. I miss him dearly. Love you all so very much.
Love Always
Pamela Chu

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Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Thank you for those beautiful words, Pamela! He loved you too! He truly had the biggest heart and always... Read more Thank you for those beautiful words, Pamela! He loved you too! He truly had the biggest heart and always connected with people.... Read more Thank you for those beautiful words, Pamela! He loved... Read more

Joey Bohlmann

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Kathleen Bohlmann

He sure loved his bikes. This is the one he had before the Ultra Classic he has now. He sure loved his bikes. This is the one he had before the Ultra Classic he has now. He sure loved his bikes. This is the one he had before... Read more

Sara Schoon

Always thought my Dad looked like such a "cool Dad" on his bike. He was the best. I miss hearing his Harley... Read more Always thought my Dad looked like such a "cool Dad" on his bike. He was the best. I miss hearing his Harley fire up. Always thought my Dad looked like such a "cool Dad"... Read more

Joey Bohlmann

2019, Lakewood, WI, USA

Long goodbyes. Granny & Pop with the grandkids.

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Kristine Gohsman

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Kathleen Bohlmann

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Sara Schoon

Always long goodbyes. :) Always long goodbyes. :) Always long goodbyes. :)

Patrice Shields

Kathy and family...
What a beautifully written obit and memorial to Bill! His legacy lives on through all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss!
No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love...
or to prepare our hearts for good-bye~

Wishing all of you comfort, love and strength for the days ahead,
Patrice

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Kristine Gohsman

Sara Schoon

Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Thank you for your kind words, Tricie! You're so right, no time on earth is long enough, you are in my ... Read more Thank you for your kind words, Tricie! You're so right, no time on earth is long enough, you are in my thoughts and prayers,... Read more Thank you for your kind words, Tricie! You're so right,... Read more

Joey Bohlmann

2019, Lakewood, WI, USA

Bill swinging with Alex & John

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Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kim Rubenzer

1985, Brookfield, WI, USA

When our girls would go up to Bohlman’s and I would need to pick them up, it was never. 5 minutes. Bill was so easy to talk to and then you get Kathy and myself, it was fun talk with Bill. I would always see him cutting the grass when I went somewhere. He always made it a point to come talk to me at the bomb fires. Just such a wonderful man. When he would come home from work in summer, on the Harley, he always waved and beeped if I was in the yard. I will never forget him because I drive past the house all the time and think if him. His gentle,kind spirit will be missed❤️

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Kristine Gohsman

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Kathleen Bohlmann

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Thank you, Kim! He truly was a wonderful man! He will be forever missed! Thank you, Kim! He truly was a wonderful man! He will be forever missed! Thank you, Kim! He truly was a wonderful man! He ... Read more

Jill Bye

1956, Wauwatosa, WI, USA

Always look up you might miss something I miss my big brother.❤️

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Jill Bye

Sean Gates

Sara Schoon

Kathleen Bohlmann

Casey Bye

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Kathleen Bohlmann

I miss him too! I miss him too! I miss him too!

Joey Bohlmann

2019, Hartland, WI, USA

Granny, John & Pop Pop

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Sara Schoon

2006

New Years in Lakewood, WI (Sean, Chico, Dad, Carrie, Joey)

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Kristine Gohsman

Sean Gates

Kathleen Bohlmann

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Sean Gates

Great memory! Great memory! Great memory!

Kathleen Bohlmann

That was a great time! That was a great time! That was a great time!

Sara Schoon

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Sean Gates

Kristine Gohsman

Kathleen Bohlmann

Sara Schoon

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Kathleen Bohlmann

Sara Schoon

Sara Schoon

1979, Lakewood, WI, USA

July 1979, holding Sara

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Sara Schoon

1974, Brookfield, WI, USA

Gift opening at Leonard and Jayne's after their wedding

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Kathleen Bohlmann

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