Service Details
Sunday, November 182018
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
- Visitation – 4:00 p.m.
- Military Honors – 6:00 p.m.
Racine – Glenn V. “Louie” Bahr, 91, passed away at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born in Racine on August 17, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Leota (nee: Clutter) Bahr. Louie served with pride and honor in the US Navy during WWII, stationed in the Philippines. He was married at the Second Presbyterian Church in Racine on November 27, 1947 to Loretta Mae Jung. She preceded him in death in 1996.
Louie retired from SC Johnson Wax in 1984 following 40 years working to keep the production lines moving. While at Johnson’s he was a member of the company band, and chorus. He enjoyed leading and mentoring the boys in Scout Troop 44 and was the Scoutmaster for several years. In his free time, he liked to make wooden toys (mostly cars, trucks and trains) for children to enjoy. He also enjoyed spending time watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and time with his great grandchildren. Louie was a huge fan of Wisconsin Badger sports, especially football and basketball. He was a member of the Johnson Wax 20-Year Club. Louie participated in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in September 2012, a day that meant a lot to him and his fellow WWII veterans.
Louie is survived by his son Jeffrey (Paulette) Bahr; daughter Cindy (Charles Squires) Grzyb; grandchildren Christa (Patrick) McCarthy, Laura (Joel) Thierfelder, Danielle Bahr, Stacy Bahr, Samantha Bahr, Mathew (Amy) Grzyb, and Nathan (Sara) Grzyb; 5 great-great grandchildren; sisters Nancy Gall and Shirley (Raymond) Duckworth; and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded by his son David Bahr; brother Arthur (and Vera) Bahr; and sister Jane (and George) Erdman and brother-in-law Warren Gall.
The family would also like to thank the staff at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital and the medical staff in the ICU unit.
Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 4pm – 6pm. Military Honors will follow at 6pm. Private family services will be held on Monday morning. Living memorials to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, Inc. have been suggested.
Mike Sadowski says
Miss you Lou. We had lots of fun times. Golfing. Trips to Florida fishing on the Wisconsin river staying at point bluff in the dells. These memories will stay with me. R IP. My friend
Paula Albright says
I will miss you Louie, especially your laugh and your stories.
Hugs and Kisses to you in Heaven.
RIP
Marikay Sheppard says
With all my heart, I wish you peace. May you find comfort in your memories. Gods blessings
Skip-Dedi Larson says
Jeff- Cindy , please accept our sympathy on the passing of your father. Dedi and I won’t be able to make the visitation due to my replacement hip surgery I had on Thursday. 11/15. Lot of fond memories of Louie I Skip —Dedi Larson.
Dedi and Skip Larson says
Cindy,
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We no longer live there, but your Mom and Dad were great to have as neighbors on Wedgewood Drive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope all your good memories help you and your family at this time.
Shawn Shilhavy says
My condolences to your family Louie. You were such a sweet man and a great dancer! May you rest in peace.
Shawn Pulera says
I always looked forward to seeing Louie at Suds as he had such a great sense of humor and always had interesting stories to tell. I will never forget him and will definitely miss seeing him.
Jerry & Pat Beyer says
Sorry to hear about Glenn Bahr’s passing. He was a good father and grandfather. Rest In Peace.