Obituary of John Henry Peer

PEER JOHN HENRY Age 89 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday March 11, 2016. John was born May 2 , 1926 in Elmira Heights , NY the son of the late Lawrence and Thelma Cooley Peer. He was a Veteran of World War II serving his country with The United States Marine Corps . John married his first wife Alice Sue Stakes Peer and she pre-deceased him on December 16 , 1997 . John worked at Dairyman's League in Horseheads, NY and was a retired Glazier from Mesko Glass in Corning, NY. He was a member of The Horseheads American Legion Post # 442 and The Horseheads Moose Club and a former member of the Horseheads Elks and a member of the VFW. He was a collector and repaired antique clocks. Mr. Peer married his second wife Regenia Lenox Becker on June 17, 2008. John was also pre-deceased by his son Bruce David Peer on September 6, 2012 and granddaughter Adriane Christa Peer Edwards on January 29, 2013 , step-son John C. Becker Jr on May 12 , 2005 and by several brothers and sisters. John is survived by his wife Regenia Becker; son and companion: John Charles "Chuck" Peer and Joyce Kamas of Horseheads, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: T. Anna Enyeart of TX; Shirley and Steve Sherman of Elmira, NY; Dr. Catherine and Stephen Zaffarano of Elmira, NY ; daughter-in-law: Pamela K. Wojnowski (Mrs. Bruce D.) Peer of N.C.; step-son and daughters-in-law : Bruce & Racy Becker of Kentucky and Theresa (Mrs. James C. Jr.) Becker of Binghamton, NY; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister: Norma Babcock of AZ; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Tuesday March 15, 2016 from 4-7 PM. Mr. Peer's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7PM. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery on Wednesday March 16, 2016 at 10 AM where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Peer. Those wishing may remember John through memorials to a charity of one's choice.