Mr. Claude Gerard Baehr

Claude was the loving and devoted husband of Arthemise Galle Baehr and the dedicated sacristan at Our Lady of Good Counsel and later St. Stephen Church. He was awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion in 2007 while serving Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.

Survivors include his wife Arthemise Galle Baehr, and children Kendra Baehr Haims (Josh), Charles Eric Baehr (Allison), Laura Dauterive (Lucien) and Lynn Bonomo (Fred). Claude is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Erica Baehr, Kaitlyn Bonomo, Caroline Baehr, Kelly Bonomo, Benjamin Haims, and Samuel Haims. Claude is also survived by many friends whose lives he touched in his lifetime.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary Kirsch Baehr and Claude L. Baehr, and his brother Frank H. Baehr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass celebrating Claude’s life at St. Stephen Church on Napoleon Ave. at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Msgr. Christopher Nalty will celebrate the Funeral Mass. The Funeral Mass will be preceded by visitation from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 AM at St. Stephen’s Church. Interment will be in Metairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate gifts to St. Stephen Church, 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 or to the charity of your choice.

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