Our History

Since 1960, the Bohlenders have provided caring, professional service to the families of Northern Colorado through our funeral home in historic Old Town, Fort Collins. Our story begins with Milo Bohlender, who earned a degree from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1960 and became a funeral director. Milo and his wife Gwen relocated to Fort Collins from LaSalle, CO so Milo could work at what was then Warren Funeral Chapel. In 1968, Milo and Gwen purchased interest in the mortuary from Harold Warren and the funeral home fully transitioned to the Bohlender family in later years.

Today, Milo’s son Gary operates the funeral home, supported by his wife Kristin, and key staff member Josh Wasinger, a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Gary and Kristin have two daughters, Scout and Stella, who have also worked in the funeral home.

At Bohlender Funeral Chapel, our family is here for you. When working with us, you can expect to be treated with the utmost professionalism, compassion, and kindness. Our dedicated team is here to help you through the difficult process of pre-planning your funeral arrangements or honoring the life of your loved one. 

At Bohlender Funeral Chapel, we pride ourselves in listening to our families and following their lead when it comes to honoring a loved one, or creating a preneed plan to suit emotional and/or financial needs. In this section, we invite you to learn more about our heritage and the staff responsible for forming our reputation for compassion, trust, and sincerity in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.

You and your family are in good hands! Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs with a member of our family, or to schedule a personal tour of our facility.