John D. Windhausen

John D. Windhausen, 73, of Goffstown, died June 23, 2006, at Hillsborough County Nursing Home.

He was born in Syracuse NY, on December 19, 1932, and was the son of Charles and Catherine(Furlong) Windhausen.

He had been a professor of History at St. Anselm College for over 40 years.

Professor Windhausen was one of the leading Russian and European scholars in the country. He published over 60 scholarly books, academic articles, conference papers and book reviews on Russian and Soviet history and sports. He helped make the History Department one of the strongest academic programs in the region and assisted in developing the highly-regarded Humanities program. He Chaired the History Department for 3 years, was a founding Member and President of the faculty Senate, and was awarded the annual "Excellence in Teaching" award in 1973. He led annual student tours to the Soviet Union and frequently brought messages and gifts between family members living in the U.S. and Russia. He served as trustee of the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, and Chaired the committee that helped renew the St. A's football program.

Family members include his wife of 49 years, Janet(Flewelling)Windhausen, of Goffstown; 2 daughters Brenda A. Windhausen, Lisa J. Windhausen, both of VT; 3 sons, John D. Windhausen Jr., of MD, Charles A. Windhausen, of Hooksett, Thomas W. Windhausen, of ME; 7 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday June 27, 2006 in the Abbey Church of St. Anselm College, 100 St. Anselm Dr. Manchester.

Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Donald St. Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to the Joseph A. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund for Russian history majors at St. Anselm College.,100 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester NH 03102.