Avelda M.J. Bahr Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Avelda M. J. Bahr of Andrew, Iowa, who passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Avelda M. J. Bahr to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, August Hankemeier and Luella Hankemeier (Felderman); her husband Ray; her children, Patricia and Galen; her brothers, Albert Hankemeier (Theresa Elsner) and Ardo Hankemeier (Doris Thilmony); and her in-laws, Gladys Derganz (Leon Schnoor) and LaVern Bahr (Phyllis Enwright).
She is survived by: her son-in-law Milton Cornelius; her children, Duane Bahr (Diane) and Joann Sieverding (Craig); her grandchildren, Philip Cornelius (Vicky), Nathan Cornelius (Kristin), Noah Cornelius (Danielle), Christina Schneider (John), Carrie Petesch (Sean), Aaron Bahr (Tasha), Tyler Sieverding (Kelli), Emily Feller (Chad) and Alex Sieverding (Miranda); Reverend Lavern Meinecke. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren + 1 coming soon; 1 great-great grandchild; nieces and nephews.
