Joseph J. Bohlen
Joseph Bohlen, of the Town of Saukville, passed away of natural causes in the early morning hours of Monday, October 19, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 83 years old. Joe was born in Port Washington on January 7, 1932, son of Philip Bohlen and Lucille Grandy Bohlen. He grew up on the family farm on Cedar Sauk Road, and attended school in the Saukville area. Joe later bought the farm and raised his family there. On April 30, 1960 he married Caroline Hill in Iron River, Michigan. Joe worked as an engineer for Simplicity Manufacturing, retiring in 1991. Joe was known for his tools, having a garage and basement full of them. If you ever needed a tool, he would have it. He loved working with his hands, whether it was on the farm or using his hands and mind designing tools. If he needed something and he couldn't buy it, he would build it, including two boats and a convertible. He was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg, and enjoyed his weekly trips to Menards and rebuilding machinery and engines. Joe is survived by his wife Carrie of the Town of Saukville, 4 children: Joe (Judy) Bohlen of Jamul, CA, Todd (special friend Linda)...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
hlen of Milwaukee, Mary (Mike) Dunbar of Brantwood, WI and Mike (Cindy) Bohlen of Bayside. He is further survived by six grandchildren: Samantha (Kyle) Belzer, Kade, Julia and Miah Bohlen and Brianna and Jarrett Dunbar, one great-grandson Kellen Belzer, one brother John (Sharon) Bohlen of Saukville, two sisters Rosemary (Herb) Kuehne of Sioux City, IA and Lucy (Joe) Mortl of Tucson, AZ, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Ralph and Eugene Bohlen and two sisters Catherine (the late John) Touchet and Phyllis (the late Roman) Peters. Memorial services celebrating Joe's life will take place on Saturday, October 24th at 11 AM, at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave. in Cedarburg. Father Rick Wendell will preside. A visitation will precede the funeral service at the funeral home from 9 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Parkinson Foundation. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Cedarburg is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
