John F. Bahrenburg

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John Bahrenburg Obituary

John F.

Bahrenburg

Lagrange - John F. Bahrenburg, Major General and Commander of the New York Guard during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack, died Friday, Jan. 30, of metastatic bile duct cancer at his home in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 79.

As Commander of the New York Guard from 1999-2002, during both the Y2K transition and the 9/11 attack, he oversaw the provision of security, disaster relief, legal, communications and other services in cooperation with the National Guard. Maj. Gen. Bahrenburg entered the guard in 1963. As Commander, he also oversaw the codification of New York Guard regulations, aligning them with regulations of the U.S. Army and National Guard.

In a June 2003 letter of commendation to Maj. Gen. Bahrenburg, Governor George Pataki said, "Since being commissioned into the Guard, you have demonstrated an unwavering sense of responsibility to the people of this State, and your vision and impressive achievements have enhanced the Guard's effectiveness."

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958 and the active Air Force Reserve from 1958-1963. During his military career, he received many awards and recognitions, including the USAF Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal for exceptional conspicuous achievement while serving as Commander of the New York Guard during 9/11. Born Johannes Friedrich Bahrenburg on April 17, 1935 in Fischerhude, Germany, near Bremen, he changed his name to John when he immigrated to the United States in 1953. In civilian life, he was President of J.F. Bahrenburg, Inc., a plumbing, heating and general contracting business that he established in 1963. A member of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of New York, Triune-Obed Lodge No. 782, he was a Master Mason for more than 50 years.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years Karen Bahrenburg; daughter Diane Cook and her husband Kevin, of Hyde Park, NY; daughter Kristi Janzen and her husband Bernd, of University Park, MD; a sister Gertrud Weiler; brother Gunter Bahrenburg; and five grandchildren.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Feb. 8, 2-6 pm, at Wm. G. Miller & Son Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie; phone (845) 485-0241. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 9 at 11 am, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie, phone (845) 452-1550, followed by burial at New Paltz Rural Cemetery, 81 Plains Road, New Paltz. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. John's Lutheran Church, Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, or the National MS Society. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfu neralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bahrenburg

13 Entries

William& Peggy Peck

March 2, 2015

Hi Karen & Family
So sorry to here about John. We often think of you guys & wonder how you are doing. We thought we would run into you sometime in FL were we have lived for the last 11 years. Will always think of John as were I got my good start in life. Glad we had all the fun we had when we were younger& some good times. Again sorry to hear of your lost. And glad I was a friend of his.
God Bless ALL Regards Bill & PEGGY P ECK

February 14, 2015

I was sorry to be away. John was a good friend to my parents and me. He will be missed.

February 8, 2015

Dear Karen & Diane,
I'm sorry to read about John.
It was always a pleasure when he walked into our office with his sweet smile.
Sincerely, Kathy (Dr.P's office)

Donna & Ernest Horn

February 8, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences Diane, Karen, Kristi, Kevin, Alex, Michael. May the sadness and grief you feel be tempered by the knowledge of the greatest legacy John left behind, and without a doubt held most dear - each of you, his family.

February 8, 2015

Dear Diane, and the rest of the Bahrenburg family,we send our deepest sympathy.
Clarence and Joanne Devens

February 6, 2015

My condolences to the Bahrenburg family.
it was indeed a great honor to know John, and will be missed in our community.
Verna Hicks

Rich DeSantola

February 6, 2015

I wa sso sad to learn of John's passing. I had heard he was ill, but hoped for a miracle. John was a true gentlemen in every sense of the word and as much a true patriot as anypone born naturally in this country. May he rest in peace.

Keith Teller

February 6, 2015

My condolences to the Bahrenburg family for your loss. The Major General will be missed greatly.

February 6, 2015

Dear Karen,
Larry and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a good friend of my dad's, Ted Daniele. I hold fond memories of John.
Nancy Daniele Miller

February 6, 2015

It was a decided honor and privilege to know and work with John, a man of integrity and a generous spirit. Our deepest sympathy.

Irene and Duane Crowther

February 6, 2015

We had the pleasure of dealing with John for many years through our business. He was a true gentleman to deal with. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
The Madsen Family
Dutchess Overhead Doors

Jerry Joyce

February 6, 2015

As a former colleague I enjoyed the times spent with John. A competitor at the highest level, John always displayed grace, integrity and professionalism with a sense of humor no matter the situation. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to the Bahrenberg family on the loss of John. RIP my friend, well done!

February 6, 2015

With deepest sympathy......

Linda Picciano member of St Johns

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