Harry Kurt Bayreuther, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on August 7, 2018 after an extended illness. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, GA with Chaplain Gill Price officiating. Harry was born May 6, 1933 in Coburg, Germany. He served in the United States Military for 30 years from 1953-1983. He served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and 20 years in the United States Army serving two tours in Vietnam and retiring at the rank of Sergeant Major. Harry is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sun Im Bayreuther. He is survived by his son, Danny Bayreuther, daughter in law, Mindy Bayreuther and granddaughter Shea Bayreuther, all from Buford, GA. He is also survived by one brother, Gerald Bayreuther, Coburg, Germany. Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home in Columbus is entrusted with the arrangements.