Jonathan Bahr

Jonathan D. Bahr, 27, of Platteville, died on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from injuries sustained in a helicopter accident. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. Father Bernard Rott will officiate. Burial will be at the church cemetery, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, where there will be a parish rosary at 10:00 a.m. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Jonathan D. Bahr Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Jonathan was born on May 27, 1991 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of Glen R. and Lori Erschen-Bahr.

Jonathan graduated from Platteville High School in 2010. During that time he earned the rank of Eagle Scout by completing a swinging bench project for Wisconsin Badger Camp, a summer camp for people with disabilities, that is still enjoyed today by campers and visitors alike.

After graduation, Jonathan joined the Army, becoming an Airborne Ranger with the 3^rd Batallion 75^th Ranger Regiment at Ft. Benning Georgia with whom he did a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Upon leaving the military, Jonathan attended Embry-Riddle, Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. He can be found listed on the Dean's List for Academic Achievement during several of his semesters there and had earned his Certified Flight Instructor I rating, and only had his CFI II rating left to complete his Aeronautical Science degree. In his time at ERAU, Jonathan was Club President of the Blacksheep Rugby Team, a sport which he loved very much.

Jonathan loved flying helicopters, but above that, he loved everyone around him, and loved life, which he lived to the fullest. He took every opportunity he had to come home and spend time with family and friends. He also loved camping, cooking out, and coasting down rivers with his buddies. He loved playing games, especially Risk and Monopoly. He often kept in touch with his cousins and brothers through online games.

Jonathan is survived by his parents, Glen R. Bahr & Lori Erschen-Bahr; his three siblings, Loren G. Bahr, Benjamin R. Bahr, and Elissa (David) Granger; his grandparents, Helen J. Bahr, and John & Janet Erschen; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded by his grandfather, Wayne Al Bahr, and by his uncle, David Erschen, from whom he received his middle name. Jonathan's kind heart & special humor touched the lives of everyone around him, and he will be greatly missed.