Dr. James J. Bohlin
May 18, 2021 at 8:53 p.m.
Dr. James J. Bohlin
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Jim was born on March 10, 1935, in Michigan City, to James D. Bohlin and Mildred Eileen Jensen Bohlin. Jim graduated from Indiana University, earning his DDS. He had a successful practice on Husky Trail, moving from East Winona Avenue after several years.
He served in the United States Air Force and with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jim was honored as a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003 and the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2016 while serving in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jim enjoyed fishing, volunteering at the North Webster and Warsaw American Legion posts, spending time at the North Webster Senior Center.
Jim leaves behind his children: James S. (Megan), of Fairborn, Ohio; Dr. Michael D. (Lisa) Bohlin, of West Lafayette; Catherine Germain, of Union Mills; and Jeffrey T. (Katrina) Bohlin, of LaPorte; son-in-law, Mark Brumblow, of Claypool; grandchildren: Jay and Jon Bohlin, of Tuscan, Ariz.; Alyssa Bohlin, of Fairborn, Ohio; Benjamin and Holly Bohlin, of West Lafayette; Samantha Bohlin, of Bloomington; Christopher (Katie) Bohlin, of LaPorte; Cheyenne Germain, of LaPorte; Jeffrey M. Bohlin, of LaPorte; Jesse Bohlin, of Tacoma, Wash.; and Austin Bohlin, of West Lafayette; Elizabeth and Marcus Brumblow (Nicole Schooley), of Claypool; Devan Morton, of South Whitley; four great-grandchildren; siblings: Dr. Charles (Charlotte) Bohlin, of Pender, Neb.; and Linda N. Smith, of Palatine, Ill.; as well as nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Jim is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, May 21 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Chester, BCC, officiating. A graveside burial ceremony will follow immediately at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors rendered by American Legion Post #49 and North Webster American Legion Post 253.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial contributions may be made to the family or American Legion of the donor’s choice: American Legion Post # 49- 301 N. Buffalo St, Warsaw, IN 46580; or American Legion Post 253, 756 S. Main St., North Webster, IN 46555.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Jim was born on March 10, 1935, in Michigan City, to James D. Bohlin and Mildred Eileen Jensen Bohlin. Jim graduated from Indiana University, earning his DDS. He had a successful practice on Husky Trail, moving from East Winona Avenue after several years.
He served in the United States Air Force and with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jim was honored as a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003 and the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2016 while serving in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jim enjoyed fishing, volunteering at the North Webster and Warsaw American Legion posts, spending time at the North Webster Senior Center.
Jim leaves behind his children: James S. (Megan), of Fairborn, Ohio; Dr. Michael D. (Lisa) Bohlin, of West Lafayette; Catherine Germain, of Union Mills; and Jeffrey T. (Katrina) Bohlin, of LaPorte; son-in-law, Mark Brumblow, of Claypool; grandchildren: Jay and Jon Bohlin, of Tuscan, Ariz.; Alyssa Bohlin, of Fairborn, Ohio; Benjamin and Holly Bohlin, of West Lafayette; Samantha Bohlin, of Bloomington; Christopher (Katie) Bohlin, of LaPorte; Cheyenne Germain, of LaPorte; Jeffrey M. Bohlin, of LaPorte; Jesse Bohlin, of Tacoma, Wash.; and Austin Bohlin, of West Lafayette; Elizabeth and Marcus Brumblow (Nicole Schooley), of Claypool; Devan Morton, of South Whitley; four great-grandchildren; siblings: Dr. Charles (Charlotte) Bohlin, of Pender, Neb.; and Linda N. Smith, of Palatine, Ill.; as well as nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Jim is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, May 21 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Chester, BCC, officiating. A graveside burial ceremony will follow immediately at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors rendered by American Legion Post #49 and North Webster American Legion Post 253.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
*****
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or American Legion of the donor’s choice: American Legion Post # 49- 301 N. Buffalo St, Warsaw, IN 46580; or American Legion Post 253, 756 S. Main St., North Webster, IN 46555.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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