James Edward Bohn

James E. Bohn, of Sylvania, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at Ebeid Hospice.  Jim was born October 25, 1930 in Toledo to Joseph and Ruth Bohn.  Jim recently celebrated his 85th birthday with his loving family.   He was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School and Bowling Green State University.

Jim served in the U.S. Army Finance Corps in the Korean War, assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division in Sapporo, Japan.

He began his accounting career in 1954 at Konopak and Dalton and retired as a KPMG partner in 1985.  After retirement he served as an advisor to many private companies and individuals.

He was a member of the American Institute and Ohio Society of CPA's and was past president of the Toledo Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (formerly NAA).

During his free time, he served on many boards and non-profits serving as president of Tarta (served on Tarta board for 22 years) and Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce.  He also served as treasurer of Sylvania Country Club and Feed Lucas County Children.   

Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling in the U.S. and Europe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister; Mary Dee Weber and brother; J. R. Bohn, Jr.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Nancy Falor Bohn and three sons; James E. (Romi) Bohn, Jr; Richard T. (Kathy) Bohn and Kevin M. (Monica) Bohn; grandchildren Austin R. (Sami) Bohn and Lindsay C. Bohn; and step-grandchildren Steven, Ryan and Makenzie.

We would like to thank Ebeid Hospice for their excellent and faithful support and care of Jim and his family.

Friends may call at Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania Friday, November 20, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. where a scripture service will be conducted at 7 p.m.  The funeral mass will be conducted on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, where Jim was a member for 45 years.  Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, St. John's Jesuit High School, Sylvania St. Joseph Parish or charity of donor choice.

On-line condolences may be left at reebfuneralhome.com