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Howard David "Zeke" Mohr I, age 77, of 4817 Sunview Drive, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 1:11 p.m. at Blessing Hospital.He was born April 23, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Frank D. and Lilly L. Crook Mohr. He married Janis R. Headrick June 23, 1948 in Springfield, IL. On August 29, 1992 he married Margaret "Maggie" Stoermer in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.He was a 1948 graduate of Springfield Griffen High School, and was a claims adjustor for Country Companies for 35 years until he retired.He was a charter member of Springfield Ski and Boat Club, and past president of the Board of Directors of Cloud 9 Ranch Club, Caulfield, MO. He was an avid hunter, boater and loved fishing and camping.Survivors include his wife; 3 children: Rebecca R. Mohr of Quincy; Gary M. Mohr and his wife, Leslye, of Monroe City, MO; and Suzanne C. Worthington and her husband, Ryan, of Perryville, MO; a daughter-in-law, Renita Mohr of Quincy; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Donald E. Mohr and his wife, Shirley; and Michael L. Mohr, all of Springfield, IL; 2 sisters: Shirley A. Lovell of Miami, FL; and Mary Lou Guernsey and her husband, Ken, of Springfield, IL; his father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Mary Stoermer of Quincy; two sisters-in-law: Sally Kroner and her husband, Mike; and Melinda Burton and her husband, Archie, all of Quincy; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet, Muffin. He was preceded in death by his son, H. David Mohr, II and his parents.Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Father Tom Donovan officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-9 p.m. with a wake service at 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Memorials made to American Cancer Society in his name would be appreciated. |
