Richard C. Bahr

Richard C. Bahr, age 91, passed away at Bella Vista on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Dick was born to the late Ewald and Sadie (Fisher) Bahr on September 12, 1930, in Oshkosh. After graduating from Oshkosh High School in June of 1948, Dick served his country in the United States Army. After being honourably discharged from the Army, he became a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. Dick married Nancy Leininger on August 11th, 1951, together they had three children. Both Dick and Nancy were members of Trinity Lutheran in Oshkosh. They were married for 66 years. Dick loved Wisconsin sports and always enjoyed watching the Badgers, Bucks, Packers, and Brewers. In addition to watching sports, Dick was an avid fisherman. Dick was very proud to have an opportunity to fly to Washington with the Honor Flight in honor of his military service.Dick is survived by his 3 children, Cynthia (David) Wortman, Michael (Kim) Bahr, and Scott (Laurie) Bahr; sisters, Betty Jensen, Joyce Murphy, and Joanne Klein; sister-in-law, Gail (Roger) Kimball; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Dick is further survived by his special friends, Alan, Peter, and Carl. Dick was preceded in death by the love of his life, Nancy; 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.A service for Dick will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church (370 Bowen Street), on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00am. A visitation will take place from 9:30am until the time of service. A burial will take place at Lake View Memorial Park.