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January 24, 2014
Charles R. Baehr

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

BUFFALO — Charles R. Baehr of Middleport passed away Friday, January 24, 2014, at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mr. Baehr was born in Lockport, NY on October 18, 1935, son of the late Herman and Olive (Waterstreet) Baehr and he had lived in the Town of Royalton all of his life.

He and his wife, Dorothy (Engert) Baehr, were married August 11, 1956, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, NY.

Mr. Baehr was employed as a Supervisor at Harrison Radiator Division, GMC, for 37 years, retiring in l991.

He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport, was a Life Member of Terry's Corners Fire Company and was a Past Chief of the company.

He and his wife wintered in Florida for several years and he enjoyed his family, fishing, collecting antiques, garage sales, playing cards and was a New York Yankees fan.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth Baehr, Clarence Baehr and Wilford Baehr.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy C. Baehr; one son, Douglas Baehr of Gasport; two daughters, Jane (Robert) Stanley of Middleport and Linda (Mike) Drum of Gasport. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 PM and Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, NY. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 133 Telegraph Road, Middleport, NY. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the Baehr family.

Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Charles married ENGERT, Dorothy C on 11 Aug 1956 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Dorothy (daughter of ENGERT, Melvin L and PETERSON, Ellen) was born on 3 Apr 1938 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Apr 2019 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STANLEY, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jenna M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Linda C. (Baehr) Drum

Linda C. Drum of Gasport,58, passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident.  Linda was born October 28, 1962 in Lockport, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Engert) Baehr.  She was a graduate of Roy-Hart Central School, class of 1980 and Bryant and Stratton in 1985.  Linda was the former owner of Drumees Corner Store in Middleport and after retirement she became a fitness instructor at the Medina YMCA for Silver Sneakers.  Linda was a member of the Gasport Ladies Auxiliary and a founding member of the Gasport Beautification Committee.  Linda loved sunsets and sunrises at the lake, Alex Bay and Venice, Florida.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Michael; son, Clayton (Carey) Drum; daughter, Emily (Andrew Gow) Drum; grandchildren, Cody, Matthew and Alex; brother, Douglas Baehr of Gasport and sister, Jane (Robert) Stanley of Middleport; father and mother in-law; Rick and Carol Drum; brothers-in-law, Eric (Tiffany) Drum and Andy (Cathy) Drum; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Linda is also survived by many friends.
The family will receive friends at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St. Middleport on Sunday August 29, from 1-5pm and on Monday August 30, from 4-8pm.  Linda’s funeral service will be held the Zion Lutheran Church, 4447 Central Ave., Gasport on Tuesday August 31, at 11:00am.

Family/Spouse: DRUM, Michael E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WRIGHT, Carey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GOW, Andrew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]