Staff Sergeant John W Harbauer Sr, USAF Retd.

surrounded by family on March 25, 2022. John was born on November 28,1929 in Toledo, Ohio

to Eugene Wesley Harbauer Sr. and Nettie Mae Harwick Harbauer, step mother Ivey Harbauer.

John joined the United States Air Force right out of high school. On April 28,1950 he married

his beloved wife, Beverly Ann Duquette, in Chandler, Az after meeting at a Catholic Youth

organization. John and Beverly were married for 66 years. Their children were born in various

states due to John’s military service. During his 20 years of service to our country he received

numerous commendations. In addition to his military career John supplemented his income

working as a custodian at a NCO Club and at the local pizza shop. After his retirement from the

military, John continued with his strong work ethic and dedication to provide for his family by

working numerous jobs. Never afraid of hard work, he joined the Carpenters Union and after 10

years as a union carpenter he transitioned to residential construction. In between he was a

baker and assisted with his sons paper routes. Let's just say he was never one for letting grass

grow under his feet. However, he did make time for his hobby’s hunting, fishing, and watching

sports, (Minnesota, Vikings). Besides being a hard worker, loving husband, father, and

grandfather, he was quite the practical jokester and had a lighter side to his personality. His

grandchildren never found his cookie jar empty.

He is survived by his four sons and two daughter-in-laws, Harold Harbauer- Las Vegas, Joseph

Harbauer-Brentwood, New Hampshire, Paul and Brandy Harbauer-Las Vegas, Peter and Cheryl

Harbauer-Las Vegas; Five daughters and Five son-in-laws, Mary and Bruce Blair-Madera

Ranchos, CA, Latricia and Jimmy Morgan-Las Vegas, Teri and Rich Yach-Las Vegas, Sandy

and Joel Wells- Las Vegas, Beverly and Donald Hahn-Las Vegas, and his sister Mary

McCartney. He was predeceased by wife Beverly Harbauer - Jan 24, 2017, sons Christopher

Alan Harbauer in 1960, John Wesley Harbauer Jr. in 1978, and son-in-law, Joseph Allen Taylor

in 2008; two sisters, Jean Harlow, Margaret Langenderfer, and one brother, Laurence Harbauer.

Also, surviving are 18 grand children, Michael Blair, Shawna Blair, Jared Blair, Ethan Blair,

Jennifer Resler, Darryl Edwards, Christopher Harbauer, Dino Child, Dylan Yach, Seth Yach,

Jeffrey Cooper, Katie Sears, Jessica Harbauer, John Harbauer, Hunter Harbauer, Zachary Hahn,

Joshua Hahn, Shayna Hahn. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Hayden Angela Harbauer

2005.

Great grandchildren surviving are Emma Blair, Amelia Blair, Jordan BlaIr, Campbell Blair,

Bethany Blair, Emery Blair, Austin Blair, Alexa Riley, Vanessa Riley, Robert Riley, Sara Riley,

Gavyn Edwards, Allyson Edwards, Silver Yach, Link Yach, Benson Harbauer, Forrest Harbauer,

Layla Harbauer, Liam Hahn, Mila Hahn. He was predeceased by great grandson, Jack Charles

Riley 1999. Great great grandchildren surviving are Greyson Dunn, Lauryn Dunn, and Madison

Dunn.

Lastly, he was predeceased by his fur babies Bridgette, Buffy, and LouLou.

A visitation for Staff Sergeant John will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Palm Northwest Mortuary, 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89131. A funeral service will occur Friday, April 8, 2022 at 12:30 PM at St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128. A committal service will occur Friday, April 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Palm Eastern Cemetery, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123. A reception will occur Friday, April 8, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at King David Memorial Chapel, 2697 E Eldorado Ln, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120.

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