Obit: Bohman, Kenneth (1940 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bohman, Breu, Drexler, Engmann, Harrison, Helms, Kafka, Meador, Stark, Vethanayagam, Zoellner

----Source: The Record - Review (Abbotsford, WI) 3/30/2018

Bohman, Kenneth (22 NOV 1940 - 30 MAR 2018)

Kenneth Bohman, 77, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford, with the Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam presiding. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6352 of Stratford took place at the parish cemetery and serving as pallbearers were Kevin Bohman, Brad Harrison, John Paul Bohman, Aaron Drexler, Matt Bohman and Scott Zoellner.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Jennifer and Jessica Bohman.

A public visitation for Kenneth was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford, and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Kenneth was born on March 30, 1940, in Wood County, the son of Jacob and Armella (Breu) Bohman.

On Oct. 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Margaret (Engmann), at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marshfield. She passed away on Feb. 24, 2009.

He went on to own his own farm and farmed for over twenty years from 1966 to 1988 until moving into the trucking business. He was always proud of being a part of the two and a half million miles club, all without a single ticket or accident.

Ken had many hobbies, including being a member of the Edgar Steam Show for several years and helping his brother, Jimmy, on the farm. However, his true passion was restoring antique tractors, restoring many tractors with his brother, Jimmy, and niece, Jenny. He was also a member of the Stratford VFW and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his children, Brian Bohman of Wausau, Lisa Bohman of Fenwood, and Christina (Scott) Helms of Stratford. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Wyatt and Madison Meador.

He is further survived by brothers and sisters, Duane Bohman of Stratford, Kathleen (Richard) Stark of Florida, John (Kathleen) Bohman of Stratford, Diane Harrison of Fenwood, James (Diane) Bohman of Stratford, Gail (Kenny) Drexler of Lindsey; and his brother-in-law, Randy Kafka of Hamburg.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret; a brother, Roger Bohman; his sisters, Mary Jane Zoellner and Gloria Kafka; and brother-in-law, Bud Harrison.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.rembsfh.com.