Dennis "Borgie" Bahr

Dennis D. “Borgie” Bahr, 64, of Waukon died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home in Waukon surrounded by his family. Visitation was held Sunday, October 25 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
Dennis Donald "Borgie" Bahr was born November 10, 1950 in Waukon, the son of Donald and Elaine (Thomson) Bahr. He graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School in 1968 and served in the National Guard for six years.
November 4, 1978, he married Irene Kriston at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon. After they were married they lived in Gillette, WY for a couple of years before moving back to Waukon in 1980. Borgie and Irene moved to Prairie du Chien, WI in 1999, then returned to Waukon in 2013. He worked for Waste Management in Prairie du Chien, WI for over 40 years before retiring in 2014. Borgie and Irene owned and operated the Pour House in Waukon for several years.
He was a member of Whitetails Unlimited and Knights of Columbus St. Matthew's Council 1570. Borgie enjoyed hunting, golfing and farming with his brothers, Dave and Dani. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially playing with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Irene, of Waukon; his son, Don (Leisha) Bahr of Decorah, and their two daughters, Ava and Abby; his mother, Elaine Bahr of Waukon; two brothers, David (Rhonda) Bahr and Dani (Janice) Bahr of Waukon; a sister, Linda (Bill) Cook of Waukon; and five sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald.
Honorary casketbearers were Borgie’s hunting and golfing buddies. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.