Philip Bayer of Wallkill passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Newburgh. He was 70.
The son of Jakob and Margaretha Kreter Bayer, he was born September 29, 1948 in Salzburg, Austria.
Philip retired from Con Edison after 41 years as a surveyor and Construction Representative.
Phil enjoyed Civil War History and following the Civil War Trails. He enjoyed many road trips throughout the United States visiting National Parks.
Survivors include his wife Kathryn Bayer at home; sons Jason Bayer of New York City and Jonathan Bayer & his wife Kelly of Newburgh; daughter Karen Bayer of New Paltz; brother Helmut Bill Bayer of Hopewell Junction plus Nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by brother Heinrich Bayer.
A funeral service was held Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Wallkill Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215; The Shawangunk Valley Fire Department, 2150 Bruynswick Rd., Wallkill, NY 12589, or St. Luke’s Cornwall Auxillary, stlukescornwallhospital.org/giving.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.