Drew Bohlander

Drew Jonathan Bohlander, 20, Sterling, passed away on July 24, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, July 29, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 Osage Ave, with Rev. Craig A. Schweitzer and Rev. Gail Hagerty officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday, July 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Burial will be held at the Sterling Union Cemetery, Sterling, ND. Drew was born on January 18, 1996, in Bismarck, the son of Craig and Michelle (Nielsen) Bohlander. During high school Drew worked at Cenex and Perkins, where he made many friends, including his soulmate, Kelsey Nelson. He graduated from Century High School in 2014 and went on to learn the trade of welding, taking great pride in his work at Mac Heaters and Bobcat. Drew was a member of the Sterling Rural Fire Department, a talented guitarist, enjoyed participating in tractor treks, camping, ice fishing, boating, and bonfires with his friends. He was a caring and charismatic man who brought out the best in everyone who knew him, was always willing to help anyone in need, and never let challenges hold him back from doing the things he loved. Drew is survived by his loving parents, Craig and Michelle Bohlander, and siblings Kaitlin Bohlander, Chase Bohlander, Brandon Bohlander, and Leesa Eckroth, and his girlfriend Kelsey Nelson. He also leaves his paternal grandparents, Wilmer and Katie Bohlander; and maternal grandmother, Florence Nielsen; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and too many friends to name. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jorgen (John) Nielsen; uncles, Ricky, Jay, and Randy Nielsen, and Douglas Bohlander; and aunt Sandra Nielsen.