BUTLER COUNTY PRESS, DAVID CITY, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 6, 1944
BURIAL IN DAVID CITY
LEO BAHR DIES IN KEARNEY
Body Brought Here for Funeral Services and Burial
The body of Leo F. Bahr, former David City man, who died in a Kearney hospital early Sunday morning, was brought to David City Wednesday afternoon for Funerals. The services were held at 4 o'clock with Rev. A. L. Embree in charge, followed by burial in the David City cemetery. Mr. Bahr had entertained relatives at dinner Saturday evening and after returning to his apartment in the Midway hotel in Kearney he became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital to die a few hours later. He would have been 60 years old on Tuesday.
At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday funeral rites for Mr. Bahr were held in Kearney in the Methodist church, with the pastor, Dr. R.N. Spooner, officiating.
Born in Minier, Ill., the son of a tile factory worker, Leo Bahr came to David City with his parents when two years of age. After attaining manhood he operated a barber shop here, later selling out to engage in the café and bakery business. Since 1919 he had been a resident of Kearney, where he owned a barber shop.
Mr. Bahr's wife, the former Miss Gertrude Volk, a David City girl, and to whom he was married in 1907, died July 6, 1941, and it was by here grave that he was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon.
A daughter, Mrs. Zelda Winter, with her husband, Maj. Stanley T. Winter, and two sons, came from the west coast to attend the services at Kearney and David City.
Other near survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Gillham of Kearney, a brother, Albert Bahr of Durango, Colo., and a half brother, Dr. Louis Kilzer of Laramie, Wyo.
Mr. Bahr was active in the Methodist church, a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, United Commercial Travelers, Elks and Masonic lodges. He was an ardent hunting and athletic fan.
BURIAL IN DAVID CITY
LEO BAHR DIES IN KEARNEY
Body Brought Here for Funeral Services and Burial
The body of Leo F. Bahr, former David City man, who died in a Kearney hospital early Sunday morning, was brought to David City Wednesday afternoon for Funerals. The services were held at 4 o'clock with Rev. A. L. Embree in charge, followed by burial in the David City cemetery. Mr. Bahr had entertained relatives at dinner Saturday evening and after returning to his apartment in the Midway hotel in Kearney he became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital to die a few hours later. He would have been 60 years old on Tuesday.
At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday funeral rites for Mr. Bahr were held in Kearney in the Methodist church, with the pastor, Dr. R.N. Spooner, officiating.
Born in Minier, Ill., the son of a tile factory worker, Leo Bahr came to David City with his parents when two years of age. After attaining manhood he operated a barber shop here, later selling out to engage in the café and bakery business. Since 1919 he had been a resident of Kearney, where he owned a barber shop.
Mr. Bahr's wife, the former Miss Gertrude Volk, a David City girl, and to whom he was married in 1907, died July 6, 1941, and it was by here grave that he was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon.
A daughter, Mrs. Zelda Winter, with her husband, Maj. Stanley T. Winter, and two sons, came from the west coast to attend the services at Kearney and David City.
Other near survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Gillham of Kearney, a brother, Albert Bahr of Durango, Colo., and a half brother, Dr. Louis Kilzer of Laramie, Wyo.
Mr. Bahr was active in the Methodist church, a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, United Commercial Travelers, Elks and Masonic lodges. He was an ardent hunting and athletic fan.
BUTLER COUNTY PRESS, DAVID CITY, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 6, 1944
BURIAL IN DAVID CITY
LEO BAHR DIES IN KEARNEY
Body Brought Here for Funeral Services and Burial
The body of Leo F. Bahr, former David City man, who died in a Kearney hospital early Sunday morning, was brought to David City Wednesday afternoon for Funerals. The services were held at 4 o'clock with Rev. A. L. Embree in charge, followed by burial in the David City cemetery. Mr. Bahr had entertained relatives at dinner Saturday evening and after returning to his apartment in the Midway hotel in Kearney he became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital to die a few hours later. He would have been 60 years old on Tuesday.
At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday funeral rites for Mr. Bahr were held in Kearney in the Methodist church, with the pastor, Dr. R.N. Spooner, officiating.
Born in Minier, Ill., the son of a tile factory worker, Leo Bahr came to David City with his parents when two years of age. After attaining manhood he operated a barber shop here, later selling out to engage in the café and bakery business. Since 1919 he had been a resident of Kearney, where he owned a barber shop.
Mr. Bahr's wife, the former Miss Gertrude Volk, a David City girl, and to whom he was married in 1907, died July 6, 1941, and it was by here grave that he was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon.
A daughter, Mrs. Zelda Winter, with her husband, Maj. Stanley T. Winter, and two sons, came from the west coast to attend the services at Kearney and David City.
Other near survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Gillham of Kearney, a brother, Albert Bahr of Durango, Colo., and a half brother, Dr. Louis Kilzer of Laramie, Wyo.
Mr. Bahr was active in the Methodist church, a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, United Commercial Travelers, Elks and Masonic lodges. He was an ardent hunting and athletic fan.
BURIAL IN DAVID CITY
LEO BAHR DIES IN KEARNEY
Body Brought Here for Funeral Services and Burial
The body of Leo F. Bahr, former David City man, who died in a Kearney hospital early Sunday morning, was brought to David City Wednesday afternoon for Funerals. The services were held at 4 o'clock with Rev. A. L. Embree in charge, followed by burial in the David City cemetery. Mr. Bahr had entertained relatives at dinner Saturday evening and after returning to his apartment in the Midway hotel in Kearney he became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital to die a few hours later. He would have been 60 years old on Tuesday.
At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday funeral rites for Mr. Bahr were held in Kearney in the Methodist church, with the pastor, Dr. R.N. Spooner, officiating.
Born in Minier, Ill., the son of a tile factory worker, Leo Bahr came to David City with his parents when two years of age. After attaining manhood he operated a barber shop here, later selling out to engage in the café and bakery business. Since 1919 he had been a resident of Kearney, where he owned a barber shop.
Mr. Bahr's wife, the former Miss Gertrude Volk, a David City girl, and to whom he was married in 1907, died July 6, 1941, and it was by here grave that he was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon.
A daughter, Mrs. Zelda Winter, with her husband, Maj. Stanley T. Winter, and two sons, came from the west coast to attend the services at Kearney and David City.
Other near survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Gillham of Kearney, a brother, Albert Bahr of Durango, Colo., and a half brother, Dr. Louis Kilzer of Laramie, Wyo.
Mr. Bahr was active in the Methodist church, a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, United Commercial Travelers, Elks and Masonic lodges. He was an ardent hunting and athletic fan.
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