Obituary

Lawrence Peter Bohl
1929-2024

Lawrence Peter Bohl, 95, of West Lafayette, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Heritage Health Care.

He was born January 25, 1929, in Pompeys Pillar, MT, to the late Peter Bohl and Ruth (Alles) Bohl Badke.

Lawrence attended Huntley Project High School, Montana State University and received his Master’s and PhD at Purdue University.

On December 26, 1952, he married Dorothy Cummings in Montana. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2012.

Lawrence taught Vocational Agriculture in Montana High Schools for eleven years then moved to West Lafayette to work on advanced degrees at Purdue. After completing his Ph. D in 1971, he joined the Agriculture Department as Assistant Professor and Head Undergraduate Counselor. He received many awards throughout his teaching career but said the BEST of all his rewards is the lifetime friendships he developed with his many students.

He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ where he was the Chairman of the Men's group for many years. He also volunteered for many of the events that the church held.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (Randy) Williams of Lafayette, and Lori Brown of Lafayette, a son, David (Sandy) Bohl of West Lafayette, a brother, Tom (Shirley) Bohl of Madison, OH. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Adam Bohl, Sara Bohl, Joe Williams, Cody Williams, Brittany Roy and Kyle Brown and ten great grandchildren.

Lawrence was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Bohl; sister, Donna Miles; and son-in-law Larry Brown.

Lawrence's family would like to express thanks and gratitude for the loving care of the staff, caregivers and residents at Heritage Health Care during the sixteen months he was there. All of the people became "his people" and became extended family for him and his children. Many strong bonds and friendships were formed and will continue to be so for his family. Special thanks and love go to Sam, Jason, Chris, Karen and Suzanne for the loving care they gave to him and for being his "bodyguards."