Harold Edward Bahr Jr, age 91, a longtime resident of the Iowa Falls area died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home near Buckeye, IA. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Harold was born at home on the family farm near Buckeye, Iowa on February 19, 1933, to Harold Bahr Sr and Elsie (Folks) Bahr. He attended school in Buckeye through 8th grade before transferring to Iowa Falls for High School, graduating in 1951. Following graduation, he enlisted into the United States Army serving from 1953-1955. Following the service, he worked for Hoffman Seed Farms Inc of Iowa Falls from 1960-2001. On September 16, 1958, he was united in marriage to Martha Marie Bahr (Rasmussen), at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He volunteered and was a member of multiple organizations including Ellis Township Trustee, a former member of the Ellis United Methodist Church, and member of the Owasa United Methodist Church.
Harold was an avid outdoorsman. Enjoying hunting and fishing with his closest family and friends. He played fastpitch softball with his brothers and friends on the Buckeye team. He was commonly seen at local sporting and community events. As a result of his generous spirit and pleasant personality, Harold was loved by many. His contagious laugh, warm smile, and natural humility brought comfort and peace to all who spent time with him.
Harold is survived by his brothers and sisters, James (Linda) Bahr of Iowa Falls, Dorothy (Bill) Eldred of Chugiak, AK, Phyllis (Vic) Ward of Guthrie, OK, Donald Bahr of Alden, Glen (Kay) Bahr of Iowa Falls, Connie (Tom) Metzgar of Trenton, MO, Paul Bahr of Iowa Falls; sisters-in-law, Alice Bahr of Iowa Falls, and Marlys Bahr of Iowa Falls; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Harold Bahr Sr and Elsie Bahr; his wife of 59 years, Martha Marie Bahr; brothers Eugene Bahr, Dale Bahr, and Robert Bahr and his wife Janice Bahr, sister Evelyn Ford and her husband Jerry; sister Lavonne Richardson and her husband Gene Richardson, and sister-in-law Colleen Bahr.
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