1925
Milton
2011
Milton Louis Bohard
August 14, 1925 — December 30, 2011
Milton L. Bohard -- "Milt Lewis"
86, Indianapolis, died Dec. 28, 2011. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 30th at 11 a.m. in the Kaufman-Schuchman Chapel at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th St. Burial will follow in Beth-El Zedeck Memorial Park on Eller Road.
Milt was born in Indianapolis Aug. 14, 1925. He was an ensign in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended Indiana University and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He earned a master's degree in communications from IU. He taught drama and radio at Manchester College. Known professionally as Milt Lewis, he was a radio disc jockey in Bloomington and at WIBC (1070 AM) in Indianapolis.
He moved to television, hosting "Milt's Music Mart" on Channel 4. He later was an advertising executive at Channel 4 and then at Channel 13. He also worked for WIRE (1430 AM). After working as general manager of WGEE (1590 AM), he bought the station, converting it to WNTS and hiring a young David Letterman to host his first talk show. After Milt's retirement he stayed active as an advertising consultant and in merchandising.
Milt was president of the Indianapolis Ad Club and of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and its men's club. He was secretary of the Northwest Kiwanis Club. He also served the community as a master of ceremonies for numerous charitable organizations, amusing his audiences with stories about TV and radio anecdotes. He also endeared himself to family and friends with his unique sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosalind "Roz" Bohard; daughters Claudia Bohard and Susie (Phil) Bremen; son Jeff (Barbara) Bohard; and granddaughters Katie and Rachel Bohard. Milt's youngest daughter, Debra Jane Bohard Channel, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.
86, Indianapolis, died Dec. 28, 2011. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 30th at 11 a.m. in the Kaufman-Schuchman Chapel at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th St. Burial will follow in Beth-El Zedeck Memorial Park on Eller Road.
Milt was born in Indianapolis Aug. 14, 1925. He was an ensign in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended Indiana University and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He earned a master's degree in communications from IU. He taught drama and radio at Manchester College. Known professionally as Milt Lewis, he was a radio disc jockey in Bloomington and at WIBC (1070 AM) in Indianapolis.
He moved to television, hosting "Milt's Music Mart" on Channel 4. He later was an advertising executive at Channel 4 and then at Channel 13. He also worked for WIRE (1430 AM). After working as general manager of WGEE (1590 AM), he bought the station, converting it to WNTS and hiring a young David Letterman to host his first talk show. After Milt's retirement he stayed active as an advertising consultant and in merchandising.
Milt was president of the Indianapolis Ad Club and of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and its men's club. He was secretary of the Northwest Kiwanis Club. He also served the community as a master of ceremonies for numerous charitable organizations, amusing his audiences with stories about TV and radio anecdotes. He also endeared himself to family and friends with his unique sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosalind "Roz" Bohard; daughters Claudia Bohard and Susie (Phil) Bremen; son Jeff (Barbara) Bohard; and granddaughters Katie and Rachel Bohard. Milt's youngest daughter, Debra Jane Bohard Channel, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.
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