Funeral Services for Donald Bohnet, 84, will be 2:00 p.m. CST, Friday, January 7, 2011 at St. John UCC, Hebron with Pastor Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery. Visitation for Donald will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, Thursday, January 6, 2011 and continue from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST, Friday, January 7, 2011 at Spangelo-Stevenson Funeral Home, Hebron.
Donald passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at the Marian Manor Health Care Center in Glen Ullin, ND.
Donald Elden Bohnet was born October 5, 1926 in Hettinger County, the son of John and Emilia (Magstadt) Bohnet. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school before graduating from New Leipzig High School. After graduation, Don enlisted into the United States Navy, served during World War II and was honorably discharged. On June 2, 1949, Don married Helen Heupel in Elgin. The couple lived in Elgin until 1952 when they moved to Hebron. Don worked at various jobs until, in partnership with George Raber, he bought Hebron Motor Sales in 1963. He managed the parts and service department of the business until his retirement in 1991. During his retirement, Don enjoyed lunch, jigsaw puzzles and playing cards at the Hebron Senior Center. Traveling, bowling, pitching horseshoes, and spending time with family and friends brought great enjoyment to his life. Don was a member of the Hebron American Legion, Hebron Lions Club and coordinated local Blood Drives for United Blood Services.
Survivors include one son, Dwight (Anne) Bohnet of Seattle, WA; two daughters, Annette (Dale) July of Pierre, SD and Gail (Pete) Soderberg of Bismarck, ND; seven grandchildren, Jason (Audra) Evans, Jeremie (Jennifer) Evans, Justin Evans, James Evans, Aimee (Aaron) Collins, Meagan (Brian) Kirby and Emily Soderberg; three great-grandchildren, Jade and Taylor Evans and Jack Kirby; one brother, Robert (Lillian) Bohnet of Bismarck and one sister, Violet (Eldy) Kuntz of Hebron.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emilia Bohnet and his wife Helen. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the St. John’s UCC Special Fund.
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Burial Date: January 7, 2011
Funeral Home Hebron, ND
Funeral Service: Friday, St. John UCC, Hebron, ND