Harold Herman Bohlman, age 92, of Miles City, Montana passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Rosebud Healthcare Center in Forsyth, Montana. He spent many years battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Harold was born on April 6, 1931 in Debs, Minnesota. He was the son of August and Lydia Bohlman. He lived on the family farm in Pinewood, Minnesota and attended public school in Debs, Minnesota through the eighth grade. He worked and lived on the family farm until he was twenty years old then moved to North Dakota where he worked on a farm. He then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he worked on street construction. In 1951, Harold moved to Montana to work on a farm near Glasgow, Montana. He then went into road construction and was a blade operator for forty-five years. He helped build the interstate and highway system throughout Montana and surrounding states. He moved and lived in numerous towns throughout the state. He was very proud that he had worked in road construction. He retired in 1996.
Harold met Ruth Peaslee Brush in 1962 and they were married in 1963. Of this marriage he had three sons, the two eldest, Ervin and Kirk, he adopted from Ruth’s previous marriage and Leland was theirs. After living in numerous towns in Montana the family moved to Miles City in 1972 so his sons could finish the remainder of their school years in one place.
Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He also enjoyed working on cars, trucks, and most anything mechanical.
He is survived by his three sons Ervin (Andrea) of Miles City, Kirk (Marcia) of Pompeys Pillar and Leland (Vicki) of Helena, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents August and Lydia, Ruth his wife of fifty years and four brothers, Richard, Leroy, William, and Duane.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2020 with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A private family graveside will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday November 30, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Steet
Miles CIty, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday November 30, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Steet
Miles CIty, Montana 59301
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MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
David Hoffman says
My condolences to the Eve. Kirk, Leland and family. Very sad to hear Harold has passed he was a man of god and will be remembered for his kindness and dedication to his family.
Ron Watts says
Our sincere sympathy to Harold’s family. Sorry I didn’t know he had passed when I saw you today Erv🙏
Curtis and June Fillafer says
My sincerest condolences to Erve Kirk and all of the Bohlman family. My thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through this very difficult period of loss and mourning. May God, bring you comfort and fill you with peace. God Bless you in heaven Harold. I’m so sorry to see you leave us.
Julie Derenburger Renville says
Erv and family I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May your memories of him bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Margo Hellickson says
Erv and family I am sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He is a peace now and with Ruth. You are in my prayers at this time. I enjoyed taking care of him at TLC and Sunrive assisted living as well as your mon.
Deon Peaslee says
My heart goes out to you all for the passing of your father. I am so sorry. He was a great Uncle and always had a smile on his face and I loved to listen to him talk with his accent. Him and Dad could talk for hours❤️ Time goes by so fast. Love to all.
Deon Peaslee
Richard and LInda Meidinger says
Erv and family so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace. Your in our thoughts and prayers. No matter the age it is hard to lose our parents.
Dorothy Meidinger says
Condolences to the Bohlman families on Harold’s passing. I have many good memories of the twenty plus years we were next door neighbors. In thoughts and prayers.