Obituary -- Tater Lohr

Tater Lohr, age 53, of Emmett, Idaho, passed away July 19, 2021, in his home of natural causes.

Tater was born December 20, 1967, to Art and Joyce Lohr and was raised in Fallon, Nevada. His father was a deputy sheriff and his mother a probations officer. The family ran a full-time ranch on the outskirts of town. Tater spent much of his youth with the members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Indian Tribe, learning the ways of the old world. He graduated from Fallon High with a scholarship in bull riding and won multiple champion buckles for his cowboy skills.

In 1986, Tater moved to Susanville, California to attend Lassen College and graduated with his associate's degree in Criminal Justice. In 1987, Tater met Tina, the love of his life, and they were wed on April 22, 1989. Tater often told friends and family that Tina rescued him from a life of trouble and saved his soul. Their first daughter, Tanesha, was born in December 1989, and their second daughter, Tiana, in October of 1991. Tater began a career as a Journeyman Lineman in 1997 and discovered one of his many passions. After raising their children, Tina and Tater relocated to Idaho with family to begin a new life of retirement and adventure. He began working for the Northwest Lineman College in 2016 and flourished as an instructor and mentor of future linemen.

Tater loved to share his knowledge to shape future generations. He was a master of skill, confidence, and leadership and interchanged his personalities as often as his jeans. In addition to his lineman career, he was an accomplished martial artist and instructor, mountain man, operator, biker, mechanic, cowboy, marksman, bladesmith, family patriarch, adrenaline junkie, and more. His family and closest friends had the privilege to see him in all these forms.

Many knew him as a leathered up, tattooed warrior on a steel horse, or a wrangler wearin', spur kickin' cowboy on his noble steed. He was a man even Chuck Norris looked up to. Tater was a loving husband, an unmatched friend, a proud father, and melted in the presence of his grandchildren. He would stop at nothing to protect his family but would also go to great lengths to help a stranger. He joins the line gods as a true legend.

Tater is survived by his wife, Tina; daughters, Tanesha and Tiana, sons-in-law Tom and Corey respectively; grandchildren, Tyler Ayn and Beau Arthur; unborn granddaughter, Tatum Charlie; mother-in-law, Anna and father-in-law, Dave.

To the legend that is Tater: strong in presence, kind in heart, quiet in nature but loud in action for family and friends; a man to trust, but never double-cross; a man who left his mark on this world larger than most, and a paradigm for men everywhere. To say you will be deeply missed is a gross understatement. Your memory and impact will stay alive for generations to come. An unparalleled man's man, a true legend.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Tater did not wish a formal service but wanted a party hosted in his memory. A celebration of life will be held Friday, July 30th at 6 pm at the High Desert Station Events Center, 6780 Willis Road in Star, Idaho. An additional celebration of life will be held in Susanville, CA at a later date.

Final arrangements were cared for by the Potter Funeral Chapel of Emmett.