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Frederick Lee Von Bohland "Fred", age 78, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 16, 2022. He was a graduate of East High School in 1961 and attended Finlay Engineering College in 1962. Fred enlisted in the US Air Force in September of 1962 and received an honorable discharge in September of 1966. After completing Millwright Training, Fred began a 30 year career as a Millwright retiring from General Motors in April of 2006.
Fred met his wife, Barbara Hompertz, when he was stationed at Volk Field, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin in 1965. Fred and Barbara were married May 27, 1967 and started their married life together in Independence, Missouri. Fred and Barbara welcomed their oldest daughter, Cathy, in May of 1971 and their middle daughter, Jennifer, in October of 1972. Fred and Barbara's youngest daughter, Mary, was born in January of 1977.
Fred was a nature-lover and enjoyed weekends and summers camping, fishing and boating at Pomme De Terre Lake. Fred was an avid bowler, a great athlete in his prime, and was known for pulling pranks on friends and coworkers. Fred also had a great of love of cars that began in childhood with him restoring vintage cars with his father. Fred was also a true family man spending all his free time with his family either coaching a daughter's basketball team or attending his grandchildren's basketball, soccer, or volleyball games. After retirement, Fred had the opportunity to join the Knights of Columbus Council 4962, and American Legion and often attended mass at St. Bernadette's. Fred was an exceptional husband, father, son, and friend. Fred will be forever in the hearts of those who love him.
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