Baehr, Paul (1913-1997)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1997 Jun 19 p. 12

Birth date: 1913 May 31Goshen, Indiana
Date of Death: 1997 January 19, Chicago, Illinois

PAUL BAEHR

Paul Baehr, 82, of Chicago, died Jan. 19, 1997, in Mac Meal [sic Mac Neal] Hospital, Berwyn, Ill. He was born May 31, 1913, in Goshen, Ind., to Jacob and Edna (Martin) Baehr.

Paul lived in Chicago for 54 years. He attended Oak Park United Church of Christ and was active in the church choir.

Paul grew up on the Bethel College campus in North Newton, Kan. he graduated from Bethel College and served in Civilian Public Service during World War II. Among his life-long interests were music and ornithology.

Surviving are two brothers, Herbert and Rufus; and a sister, Ruth Shepard.

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
North Newton, Kansas
Son of Jacob P. and Edna C. (Martin) Baehr
Factory employee -- Chicago, Illinois

Bethel alumni note:
Bethel College BA 1938

Photo holdings:
Individual -- 1938 Newton, Kansas
Individual -- 1938 2 copies

Sources:
BC Graymaroon 1938 p. 45
Father in Who's Who Among Menn.
Alumni card, Alumni Directory