Bob was born September 22, 1934 in Green Ridge, Missouri, the son of Benjamin F. and Robin E. (Ward) Bohling. He was the sixth of seven children. Bob went to school in Versailles, Missouri and served in the US Army and the US Army Reserves.
Bob married Shirley Rae Jones on September 3, 1955 in New Cambria, Missouri. Bob was the owner/operator of Bohling Moving and Storage for over 30 years until they sold the business and retired to enjoy life and each other.
Bob and Shirley loved to travel. They enjoyed cruising, but most of all, they were avid rv'ers, traveling throughout the United States and Canada with other family members. They loved spending time with family at their lake house in the Ozarks. Bob loved nature, feeding the many birds in his yard, and cultivating his many rose bushes. Bob was known as a storyteller with a subtle sense of humor.
Bob was a long-time member of the New Hope Christian Church. He was always willing to lend a hand, and he loved mowing the grounds to keep the church looking its best.
Bob was devoted to his parents, siblings and extended family.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, brothers, Ward, J.W., Stan and Larry Bohling, sisters, Helen Lyle and Merle Klein. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews throughout the country.
