Obituary of David Joseph Bohrer

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David “Dave” Joseph Bohrer

David Joseph Bohrer, age 83, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2107 at Fairview Manor following an extended illness. He was born in Erie on May 8, 1934, the son of the late Joseph H. and Mary Lanagan Bohrer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Joseph H., Jr. and Gerald J. Bohrer.

Dave graduated from St. John’s Elementary School and Cathedral Prep H.S.  He served four years in the US Air Force. Following his military service, Dave and his brother Robert (Bud) started and ran a successful food distribution business and home delivery service.  He was a longtime employee at EMTA.  Dave loved telling stories, playing cards, and spending time with his family.  He was a longtime horse racing fan.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Patricia Daub Bohrer, three children: Brian Bohrer of Erie, Eric and his wife Leslie Edwards Bohrer of Harborcreek, one daughter Carrie and her husband Mark Ruane of Dayton, OH, one granddaughter Alexis Bohrer of Harborcreek, two brothers; Robert “Bud” (Eileen) Bohrer of Erie, Greg (Marleen) Bohrer of Harborcreek, one sister Mary Jo Reinelt (Frank) of Erie, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will be received at St. Luke R.C. Church, 421 East 38th Street, Erie on Monday, July 17 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon.  Arrangements were handled through the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd.