Margaret Lynn Bohnel, age 74 of Roseville, California passed away on October 10th, 2021. She was also called Margie by her friends and family; and true to her independent spirit, embraced the name Maggie later in life. Maggie was born on March 30th, 1947 to a British immigrant mother, Dorothy, and a Dutch immigrant father, Johann. She was raised in Wisconsin with her two siblings, John and Bonnie. She and her husband of 52 years, Bernd Bohnel, met at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. They raised their three children, Peter, Ericka, and Elizabeth in Stillwater, Minnesota. She loved her children (and godchildren) immensely, and with priority.
Maggie was an artist and an avid reader of literature, poetry, and politics. Anyone who knew her well, would likely say that she was of warrior caliber strength, supremely patient, deeply spiritual, kind and generous with her time and love. She had a way of igniting mischievous adventure, while remaining grounded. She encouraged her loves to live with audacity and like a soft, sunny sky. She lit up every room and put that gentle fire inside everyone around her.
She was a medical technologist professionally, and delved deeply into anything hematologic or sleekly scientific. Her intentional artistry carried her throughout her life with prolific works of quilting, beading, writing, cross-stitching, knitting, and painting. Maggie also expressed her creativity through her uncanny fashion sense, always dressed to impress, and everyone knows her favorite was Chico's. She also cherished moments of singing and dancing, particularly to anything Elvis. Like the ocean and anything elementally of water, Maggie ran in with curiosity and a splash of calm. She moved like it was part of her.
Funeral services will be held at St. Rose of Lima in Roseville, California. Date and time to be announced.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LambertFuneral.com for the Bohnel family.
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