Bill Bahrke

Published 10:40 am Monday, May 20, 2024

Bill Bahrke

William “Bill” George Bahrke

June 23, 1954 – August 27, 2023

A third generation Oregonian, Bill was born in Eugene, Oregon, to Ruth (Ehrlich) and Jack Bahrke. He was named for his grandfathers.

Bill was one of the most standup guys you would ever meet. He was a true and loyal friend, wicked smart with an unpredictable sense of humor. Bill was always ready to lend a helping hand to friend or stranger alike.

He was a devoted and beloved father, poppa, husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grand uncle, and cousin. His family was the heart of his world.

Bill loved his home state and spent much of his life fishing, hiking, canoeing, camping and exploring. He loved to golf. When mobility issues curtailed those activities he became an avid reader and cruciverbalist.

Bill attended Santa Clara Elementary, James Madison Junior High, North Eugene High School and Oregon State University where he earned his license as a Professional Land Surveyor.

He started working at Lee Plants in the late 1970’s and partnered with Randy Povey to form Povey & Associates in 1979. He had only recently retired.

Bill passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at St. Charles Medical Center with his wife by his side.

He is survived by daughter Jennifer (Travis Bizjak) and grandsons Jasper and Coltan; daughter Geneva Bahrke; aunt Adeline Civretta; sister Judy (Doug Moran); nephew Jeff Moran (Jessica) and great nieces Adeline and Matilda; niece Michelle (Nick Green); nephew Max Brugger (Alyson) and grandnephews Elliot and Theo and grandniece Corinne; and wife Carol “Lloyd” McMullen.

Please join his family for a celebration of life Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m. at WhitAcres (private residence). For Memorial address and directions contact Povey & Associates: paulp@poveysurvey.com.