Charlie put this together and also mixed the concrete and poured the foundation in his 90s. Such a strong and remarkable man .

Charles,
I met you over60 years ago when as an industrial arts student at Los Angeles State College. When I started teaching, I bought lumber for projects at the Alameda location. Years later, I became the Trustee for Epsilon Pi Tau coordinating the Annual Alpha Field Chapter’s Project Service Night making wooden toys for the chapter’s Christmas Donation program for local charitable groups.  You, your son Allen, and then Mike, over the past years have generously provided the lumber for constructing wooden toys. Our Chapter with  Bohnhoff Lumber have become partners in making a brighter Christmas for children in the Southern California area. 
    I sincerely appreciate the generosity from the Bohnhoff Family. 

Gene Lew, Trustee
EPT Alpha Field Chapter

Charlie, you were and will forever be a special friend! You sold lumber to our family company L&N Fixtures starting in 1970, which began a special bonding with your family and ours. You and Alan have made meaningful memories with my dad and I. You and your wife joining us for the Italian dinner’s at St. Peter’s Italian Church, going to Angel games, dove hunting and participating in golf tournaments together were awesome times, but the way you you genuinely made sure to converse and thank us after each delivery made it a treat to spend time with you.
Unfortunately the most devastating situations you and I shared,  was that you and I both lost our sons at a way to early time in their lives. There is nothing worse and your strong meaningful hugs helped  me so much!!!!!
I love you Charlie and I know we will all be together again in a better place to enjoy our friendships forever and ever!!!!!
❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

Cheers Charlie
Thanks for being a Great Friend

Navy Veteran honoring a newly commissioned USAF  Lt Col

Charlie was a great friend.  Went to many baseball games together.  We rode our Harleys to many events and swap meets. 
Also enjoyed our monthly get togethers with the LA Harwood Lumbermen's club having fellowship and playing pool.   Many a good meal at Northwoods Inn. Charlie would always have the cheesy onion bread, salad and a coke with no ice. 
Love you Charlie.  Will miss you. Rest in peace my friend. 
Your friend , Don Clark (R.L.S.)

I visited Bohnhoff Lumber and met Charlie in the spring of 1987. 
We toured the yard. 
Upon my return to my car Charlie asked me if I had enough cash ….. while reaching for his wallet. I smiled and said I’m good. He then had me promise to call him from LAX upon heading home. 
Two days later I found a pay phone and called Charlie. 
In future years upon visiting a prospective customer - if asked who do you sell in the area - a two word answer would secure you a seat at the table - “ Charlie Bohnhoff “. 
One of One. 
Chris Miller

Charlie was the kindest, most genuine honest person I had the great fortune to grow up accross the street from and a big partof the neighborhood, childhood memories from the Golden Age of California Sunshine. He was a larger than life
"Elvis type figure" who would come home from the lumber yard on his Black Harley (which burned up in the fire) and was the heart throb of my sister and her friends who would watch from the window as he mowed the lawn in his speedos! He was always willing to play baseball on the street, or pack us all in the Blue Bomb and take us to the Leffingwell school grass field, or driving thru the neighborhood on the flatbed lumber truck singing Christmas Carols during the holidays. I was good friends with Alan growing up, playing Little League and Senior league baseball, working on my 55 Chevy, riding motorcycles, dove hunting, and happily being part of the family. 
Charlie had the cleanest garage with his always sparkling 56 Ford pickup...
The loss of Mary and senseless death of Alan, left him alone, but still cheerfully  reminiscing the good times we had in the neighborhood when we would get together for dinner or just visiting at the Woodstead homestead...I know they are all reunited in their Heavenly Homestead.  Thanks for the memories "Gunner" (my dad's nickname for him , Navy Veterans)

What a loss.
  After delivering my lumber Charlie would climb down off the lumber rack, go hit my heavy bag, then wail upon the speed bag, before  he'd lay in the grass and wrestle with my Golden, always leaving with a hearty handshake and "God bless you and thank you for your order".

  I told him once that when we talked it felt like I was talking to one of my Uncles, he just was so warm and  sweet.

  What a good man, and although I lost track of him, I wish I could talk to him just one more time to show my appreciation for him.

Two of my favorite people. Bohnhoff family ♥️

Charlie, you welcomed me with a hug and a handshake. You were always nice and willing to help, even when you weren’t supposed to! I look forward to milling boards with you in heaven. Thanks for everything.

Drew  another long time friend of Charlie’s

Charlie presenting Terry s 20 year plaque

We send our condolences to the family of Charlie. He has been a neighborhood icon for so long. We loved hearing him honk his big lumber work truck every-time he drove by our house. Charlie was Herbs connection for rare pieces of wood for his birdhouses too. His yard was always the envy of the neighborhood. Always immaculate. He took such great care of it. My kids when younger, always got a kick out of Charlie doing his yard work in his Speedo. He was always willing to help our family and a friend we will never forget. He will be missed. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.

Charlie  
May you rest in peace as our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thanks you for everything and also being a neighbor for so many years.  Rick & Mely. Edel.

Ralph and charlie..

Ralph was the bohnhoff yard foreman. He worked under  CC Bohnhoff. 
Someone had to watch over  Charlie!

Charlie Bohnhoff reporting for duty Sir !

Charlie and his long time  friend Terry Sutherland at the Alan Bohnhoff Memorial golf tournament.

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Charles Henry Bohnhoff

September 26, 1930 – November 27, 2024

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