Roger Charles Bahlert, 88, of the Town of Sevastopol, was called Home to be with the Lord, Monday night, March 4, 2024 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services.
He was born March 9, 1935 in the Town of Liberty Grove, the son of Raymond Edmund Bahlert and Lucy Mary (Hoffner) Bahlert. Roger grew up attending St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Baileys Harbor and Liberty Grade School. He graduated from Gibraltar High School with the class of 1953.
Roger enlisted to serve his country with the United States Army, entering into active service on June 20, 1957. He completed artillery school and was stationed at Fort Polk in Louisiana. Roger was honorably discharged from the Army on June 19, 1959 with the rank of Specialist (SP4) and earned the designation of Sharpshooter (Rifle M-1 .30 Cal). He remained on Reserve status with the Army until June 19, 1963.
Roger married Jean Jeanette Becker on January 20, 1962 at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Baileys Harbor. They resided together in the Town of Sevastopol.
Roger was an auto mechanic service parts manager. He was initially employed with Ballo Motors in Sturgeon Bay, Kestner Ford, Dick Bosman Ford, and then Bill Boettcher Automotive (Chevrolet) until his retirement.
He and Jean were blessed with over 57 years of marriage. Jean died November 19, 2019.
Roger was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute. He liked spending time tending to his vegetable garden at home. Working with cars throughout his life, Roger had a passion for old cars. Mercury and Ford were his favorite models.
Roger will be missed by his daughter, Lisa (fiancé, Pete Peot) Englebert of Sturgeon Bay; sister, Terri (Rod) Wagner of Egg Harbor; best friend, Jim McKuen; other relatives; and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister-in-law, Susan (Wayne) Jarman; and other relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute with Fr. Matthew Rappl as celebrant. Military honors by the United States Army and V.F.W. Post #3088 will follow at the church. Roger will be laid to rest in Little Sister Cemetery in the Town of Liberty Grove, beside his wife, Jean.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with a parish wake service to conclude the evening at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:40 a.m.
"Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Sturgeon Bay Health Services and Unity Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care you gave."
Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Roger may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.
