"My thoughts to the Bahr family and friends. Buddy always had a smile and a friendly hello to share. I am sure Buddy and Peanuts are having beer right now. :)"
In loving memory of
Ronald "Buddy" Alois Bahr
September 9, 1939 - November 8, 2013
Ronald "Buddy" Bahr, of Belgium, passed away in the evening hours of Friday, November 8, 2013 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. He was 74 years old. Buddy was born in Dacada on September 9, 1939, son of Frank Bahr and Agnes Hubing Bahr. As a young man he worked on many local farms and also drove for Wayside Dairy in Belgium. On June 17, 1961 he married Patricia Becker at St. Nicholas Church in Dacada. The couple settled in Belgium to raise their family. Buddy worked as a welder for Simplicity Manufacturing for over 40 years, retiring in 2005. Buddy was a member of Divine Savior Parish, a 45 year member of the Belgium Fire Department, the Catholic Knights, and a retired member of IAM Local 1430. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren at sporting events, watching the Packers, playing sheepshead, bowling, farming and was a fixture in the stands during Friday night softball games in Belgium. He is survived by his four children: Timothy (longtime companion Jamie Southall) Bahr of Belgium, Jean (Dave) Weyker of Belgium, Gary (Stacey) Bahr of Sheboygan, and Christopher (Tina) Bahr of Cedar Grove. He is further survived by five grandchildren; Eric (fiancé Meghan Johnson), Lyndsey and Briana Weyker, Alexis and Olivia Bahr, one great-grandson Wyatt, special friend Joan Schommer of Belgium, siblings Margaret "Peggy" (Charles "Skippy") Bichler of Belgium, James (Elaine) Bahr of Bonduel, Richard "Butch" (Lois) Bahr of West Bend, his mother-in-law Evelyn (the late Ray) Becker of Port Washington, three sisters-in-law Betty (Carl) Bostwick of Port Washington, Carol (Russell) Larson of Manitowoc and Kathy (Fred "Fritz"') Learned of Port Washington, one brother-in-law Joe (the late Audrey) Sanem of West Bend nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his brother Harold (the late Marlene) Bahr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 13th at 7 PM at Divine Savior Parish, Holy Cross Chapel, in Belgium. Father Jim Ernster will preside. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in St. Mary Parish Cemetery in Lake Church. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 13th at the CHURCH from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the caring staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Belgium is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
Tributes
"To the Bahr Family, Our sympathies to all of you. May each memory you have of Buddy get you through all of the difficult days that lie ahead. Love, Dan and Tracy Plier"
"To the family of "Buddy" Bahr, especially Tim, Jean, and granddaughter, Lyndsey: I am sorry for your loss. You were good to him. "
"My sympathy for your loss...Buddy was the real deal kind of man. He will be deeply missed by so many. The Ungs family"
"Buddy was a great man. Never made judgments about anyone. One of the good ones was taken from us!"
"Our deepest sympathy for your family. Buddy was a great man enjoyed every day at work with his warm smile. Could never be in a sour mood as his smile brightened even the worst days at the big "S""
"My sympathies to the Bahr family. I didn't know Buddy long, but I always enjoyed his warm smile, his chuckle and his happy personality. He will be missed by so many. We'll keep an eye on Joan for you Buddy. Rest in peace."
"Please accept our deepest sympathies! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I wish you all well"
"Please accept our deepest sympathies! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Loved walking into a place to see Buddy's smiling face. All you kids remind me so much of him and Pat! "
"Buddy was like a third grandfather to our kids. He was always there for us when we needed help or advice. We couldn't have had a better neighbor or friend. We are really going to miss him. God bless Ron's wonderful family. "
"My sympathy to the Bahr family. Such a great loss to so many people. He will be missed. "
"Got to know Buddy when I started putting my camper at his Mother-In-Law's house. Very nice person and I will miss you. "
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bahr family. We will miss Buddy's wonderful outlook on life and the stories he shared!"
"The Bahr family is in our thoughts. We pray that your wonderful memories of Buddy make each day a little easier. "
"Pat babysat for our older son for several years and Buddy would often come home from work just as I was picking Matthew up in the afternoon. He was always so warm and welcoming and I really enjoyed those few minutes of talking with him every day. I know he will be missed and am praying for all of you at this sad time."
"Buddy was a great person and always had smile on his face ,I will always remember my bowling Buddy for St. Mark "
"Buddy created a solar light for me that he and Pat delivered after my long recovery in Spring, 2009. It is logs(endurance), rope(strength), birds (higher things), and light(promise of better things). It's burning brightly tonight in his memory. Thank you Buddy for being such a good friend to SO Many of us. "