Eugene Joseph Bahr

Eugene Joseph Bahr of Ste. Genevieve died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.

He was 89 years old.

He was born March 24, 1931 in Ste. Genevieve and was married to Dolores (Huck) Bahr on October 9, 1954, in Ste Genevieve. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by three daughters, Barbara Bahr of Belleville, Illinois, Jackie (Demetrios) Tsikalas of St. Louis, Missouri, Paula (Dennis) Carrow of Ste. Genevieve; three sons, Rodney (Kim Noble) Bahr of St. Louis, Kenny (Jana) Bahr of Ste. Genevieve, Jeffrey (Darla) Bahr of Ste. Genevieve; 20 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, Frank Bahr; his mother, Earlyn (Hermann) Bahr; daughter, Cynthia Bahr; son, Dale Bahr; two sisters, Georgianna Hogg, Betty Ann Bahr; and brother, Archie Bahr.

Service will be at Church of Ste. Genevieve on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10 a.m.

The Clergy will be Rev. Edward Nemeth.

Masks will be required for services.

Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve.

Full military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 2210.

Memorials can be made to Nutrition Center

He was a member of VFW, American Legion, and Golden Age Club.

Eugene was a proud Marine and farmer who loved to play harmonica and cards. He retired as a foreman from Mississippi Lime after nearly 40 years. He enjoyed dancing, hunting, and swimming. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and most of all his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.