John R. Auer
April 7, 1928 - December 21, 2014
John R. Auer, of Peekskill, NY, died on December 21, 2014 at the age of 86. John was born in Karpok, Yugoslavia on April 7, 1928 to Johann and Rosina Baumann Auer. He worked for the Assumption Church in Peekskill for 33 years. John also worked for the German newspaper, "Der Donauschwabe," writing his satirical column "Lirum Larum" for more than 50 years. He also authored the book, "Bittere Episode," which chronicled the years he was forced into the Communist concentration camp in Gakovo, Yugoslavia, finally fleeing with his 11-year old sister Maria into Hungary, then Austria, and later to America in 1955. John also loved soccer, refereeing more than a thousand Westchester schools' soccer games. He is survived by his wife Barbara, 3 children, Christine (Shawn), Loraine, and John (Diana), and 4 grandchildren, Erin and Rebecca O'Leary, and Jakob and Alison Auer. He is also survived by his sister Maria Stelzhammer of Schwanenstadt, Austria, and several nieces and nephews. A wake will be held at the Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home in Peekskill, NY on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be held at the Church of the Assumption in Peekskill, NY on Wednesday, December 24th at 10am.
John R. Auer, of Peekskill, NY, died on December 21, 2014 at the age of 86. John was born in Karpok, Yugoslavia on April 7, 1928 to Johann and Rosina Baumann Auer. He worked for the Assumption Church in Peekskill for 33 years. John also worked... View Obituary & Service Information