Louis F. BOHLS
- Born: 9 Jul 1921, Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA
- Married: 8 Mar 1944
- Died: 11 Feb 2009, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, USA
Research Notes:
Occupation (1940): delivery [man] for a wholesale produce company
Residence (1940): San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
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Obit.
"Louis F. Bohls, age 87, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. He was born to Bessie and Eldom Bohls on July 9, 1921 in Austin, Texas.
A life-long resident of San Antonio, Louis graduated from Jefferson High School in 1941. He played semi-pro baseball before he entered the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served his country as an instructor pilot throughout WWII. He married Cleo Evans Bohls on March 8, 1944, and was married 32 years until her death in 1976.
Louis founded Bohls Equipment and Bearing Service Company out of his home in 1957 and it has been in continuous operation for the last 52 years, with stores in San Antonio, Victoria, Laredo, and Austin. The family business continues operation to the third generation due to the help of loyal and dedicated employees. Louis was active in the business until his death. His work ethic and business acumen serve as his legacy.
He was a member of Oak Hills Country Club since 1955, San Antonio Power Squadron, and Elks Club. He enjoyed many social events with his wife, Cleo, in conjunction with the St. Mary's University Jr. Guild and the Republican Party. The couple enjoyed extensive travel.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, E.W. Bohls Jr. and Myron Bohls and sister Elvira (Sis) Haythorn. He is survived by his daughter Linda Bohls Ellis and son David Bohls; grandchildren, Todd Ellis and wife Leigh; Slade Ellis and wife Amy, all of San Antonio, and David Bohls Jr. of Austin. Great-grandchildren are Caroline Ellis, Kate Ellis, and twins Daley and Brennan Ellis...." 1
Marriage Information:
Louis married Cleo Evelyn EVANS, daughter of Roy EVANS and Edna M. GREY, on 8 Mar 1944. (Cleo Evelyn EVANS was born on 2 Dec 1924 in Arkansas, USA and died on 26 Apr 1976 in Bexar Co., TX, USA 2.)
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