Robert Leo Bohlke

Robert Leo Bohlke, age 88, of North Mankato, and formerly of Good Thunder, died on March 7, 2019 at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March, 12, 2019 at the Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Private family burial will be held at Decoria Cemetery in rural Mankato.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Northview – North Mankato Mortuary and will also continue on Tuesday for one hour prior to the service.

Robert was born on April 2, 1930 in Mankato to Leo and Sarah (Kalbow) Bohlke. He married Arlene Redning on November 19, 1952 in Bernadotte, MN. Robert was a lifelong farmer in rural Good Thunder on the family farm. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and feeding the birds.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Arlene Bohlke of North Mankato; daughter, Joanne (Delmar ) Prange of Good Thunder; grandchildren, Lori (Steve) Larson of North Mankato and Andy (Amber) Prange of Good Thunder; great grandchildren, Jordan, Bre, Maddie, Grayson, Carter, Kira, Kellen, and Callie; and sister in law, Elna Bohlke of North Mankato.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven; brothers, Lawrence, Warren and Darrel; and sisters, Florence and Lorraine.