John P. Bachhuber

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 28, 1950, he was the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Schumann) Bachhuber. He lived in Milwaukee into adulthood and before moving to Bedford, NH 24 years ago, John and his family lived in Columbia, CT, North Kingstown, RI, and Voorhees, NJ.

Employed by the Okonite Company for 35 years, John sold high voltage power cable and made friends up and down the East Coast.

John wore many "hats." He was an avid cook and passionate foodie and was known by many for his "soon-to-be-world famous" mashed potatoes. He loved cars, all types of music, was the original do-it-yourselfer, and religiously hosted his family for brunch every Sunday. He'll be remembered for his rare combination of strength, generosity, incomparable storytelling ability, wit, and presence.

The family includes his wife of 41 years, Catherine A. (McGuire) Bachhuber of Bedford; four children, Aaron J. Bachhuber and his wife, Jennifer, of Nottingham, Samuel G. Bachhuber and his wife, Danielle, of Manchester, Julie A. Mudd and her husband, Zac, of Bedford, and Elizabeth C. Stanton and her husband, Ryan, of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren; three siblings, James Bachhuber of California, Joel Bachhuber of Florida, and Jeanne Libby of Wisconsin; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Sacred Heart Church, 265 So. Main Street, Manchester. Committal prayers followed at Bedford Center Cemetery in Bedford.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn: Contribution Services.