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Emil married Viola Taylor on 14 Aug 1913 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Viola was born on 14 May 1888 in Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 02 Feb 1970 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in New Lorimier Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dr. E.L. Bahn, well-known Cape scientist, dies at 55
Obiturary Southeast Missourian 5 Mar 1980

Dr. E.L. Bahn, well-known Cape scientist, dies at 55

Dr. E Lawrence Bahn Jr. , a scientist whose life was as devoted to his church, his friends and his community as it was to his profession, died unexpectedly early today at his home, Taylor Oaks, on Route 177 near Egypt Mills. He was 55 years old.

He had not previously been ill, but was stricken about 3 am. Dr. Bahn was taken to Southeast Missouri Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The body is at the Ford and Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call after 3 Thursday afternoon. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 Friday morning at the First Presbyterian Church by Dr. E. C. Brasington and the Rev. Samuel Peters, the ministers.

Dr. Bahn was a member of a family long involved in the business and community life of Cape Girardeau. His grandfather, George Bahn and the latter's brother Bernhard Bahn, a gunsmith, established Bahn Bros. Hardware Co . in the mid-1850s. which existed on Main street for more than 100 years, later under the ownership of Dr. Bahn's father, the late Emil L. Bahn, and uncle, Leon Bahn. Dr. Bahn was born in Cape Girardeau on Sept 6, 1924. His mother was Mrs. Viola Taylor Bahn. Dr. Bahn and Miss Leta Lewis were married on June 18, 1949, at the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by Mrs. Bahn and their two sons, Lawrence Taylor Bahn. a student in the University of Missouri Dental School in Kansas City and William Lewis Bahn. an Air Force cadet at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, and a sister. Mrs. William G. (Elizabeth) Reese of Little Rock Ark. He attended Washington School here and was graduated from Central High School. After two years at SEMO State University, Dr. Bahn transferred to the Missouri

This was followed by graduate work at Washington University, St Louis. where Dr. Bahn earned his MS degree in chemical engineering. He subsequently returned there, receiving his MA in chemistry in 1961. He took his doctorate in nuclear chemistry at Washington University in 1962 and became a registered professional engineer in Missouri thereafter.

For a time Dr. Bahn worked us an industrial chemist for the National Lead Co in St Louis and in Sayreville, NJ. and for three years was plant engineer for Trojan Powder Co in Wolf Lake IL.

He joined the faculty at the university here in 1955. where he was professor of chemistry. He served as head of the department for a number of years in addition to his work at the university. Dr. Bahn established Larron Laboratory in 1972 at his home to do numerous analytical services related to wastewater discharge. It subsequently expanded to include drinking water bacteriological methods, coal and fuel oil analysis and wear metals In lubricating oils.

Dr. Bahn's interest in young people was evident by his lung association with the Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair. He was its first director in 1957 and continued in that capacity during the fair's growing years. After relinquishing the responsibility of director, he had continued as a member of the Science Fair Committee, taking part in each year's evident over the 24 years of its existence.

His work with youth was continued through the Boy Scouts. An Eagle Scout himself, he saw his two sons rise to that rank as he continued Scouting as an adult in both the Shawnee District and on the council level.

But above all, Dr. Bahn was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church and a leader in church work on the local, presbytery and synod levels He had been chosen by the Presbytery of Southeast Missouri to serve the church this summer as a commissioner to the General Assembly, the highest church court. at Myrtle Beach, SC.

Dr. Bahn had served as a member of the Board of Deacons on two occasions and in each instance was treasurer of the board. He was elected to the Session, the church Board of Elders, in 1963 and served as clerk of the Session. He subsequently was re-elected by the congregation in 1971 and in 1977. This past year he was chairman of the Session's campus ministry Dr. Bahn had served on the Synod's Review and Evaluation Committee and its general council.

From his young years, Dr. Bahn had been involved in music. He played the cello in the Central High School orchestra and also was a member of the band. Later, when the Cape Girardeau Symphony Orchestra was organized by the late Prof. Fritz Heim, a member of the university music faculty, Dr. Bahn was cellist.

As a young man, Dr. Bahn was an active member of the Jaycees, serving as president and taking part in numerous community projects. He received the Cape Girardeau chapter's Distinguished Service Award.

A member of the Cape Girardeau Rotary Club for many years, Dr. Bahn served as its president in 1966-1967, during which period the Cape Girardeau West Rotary Club was chartered. He had served on its board of directors and in numerous committee assignments. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Dr. Bahn was an avid tennis player, and ranked among the better players in the Cape Girardeau area. He and Mrs. Bahn played frequently on a court they built at their home several years ago, and during the winter played on indoor courts here. He was a man who could do many things with his hands, and who did much of the work in the building of their home and its upkeep. Dr. Bahn owned farmland nearby and near Puxico and was engaged actively in both the farming and in overseeing the properties.

Dr. Bahn was an incorporator and director of Charter Finance Co of Cape Girardeau. While a student at Rolla, he was a member of Sigma Pi social fraternity on campus. and later was chosen an outstanding alumnus of the organization —J.L.B. [John L. Blue]

Bahn services

Funeral service for Dr. E. Lawrence Bahn Jr., was held at 10 a.m. today [7 Mar 1980] at the First Presbyterian Church with burial following in Lorimier Cemetery. Dr. E. C. Brasington and the Rev. Samuel Peters officiated.

Pallbearers were Dr. Charles F. Bahn, Christopher Bahn, Benjamin Lewis, Jon A. Lewis, Robert Lewis, and Duane Lewis. Dr. Bahn died Wednesday.

Emil married Martha Leta Lewis on 18 Jun 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Martha (daughter of Fred Lewis and Ethel Mayme Miller) was born on 02 Jan 1925 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 05 Mar 2007 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in New Lorimier Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dr. Lawrence Taylor Bahn, 69, passed away peacefully at his home, Taylor Oaks, in Cape Girardeau Monday, May 17, 2021.
He was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Cape Girardeau and attended the Campus School, graduating from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1969. A talented cello player, Taylor played with the community orchestra while still in high school. Taylor was an Eagle Scout with Troop 3 and a member of Order of the Arrow.

He graduated from Southeast Missouri State College with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. Dr. Bill Kane is quoted as saying that Taylor Bahn was the smartest guy in McGill Hall. He continued his education with a master's degree in biochemistry from the University of Memphis and attained his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School. Dr. Bahn went on to complete a residency in periodontics at the Louisiana State University-New Orleans. There were a few jokes at this point about Taylor being a professional student.
He practiced periodontics in Cape Girardeau for 33 years, while being the only periodontist between St. Louis and Memphis for most of that time.

While in Memphis, Taylor began playing rugby at the center and winger positions with the Old No. 7 Rugby Club and also played on the Kansas City Rugby Club, where he made and maintained many lasting friendships. Two of his friends and their families later formed the 'Alpha Dog' Ski Team with Taylor and his crew.
Taylor married Nancy Jo Wilson of Harviell, Missouri, in 1982 and began practicing periodontics in 1984. He was raised as a Presbyterian, but became a member of La Croix United Methodist Church and enjoyed Bible Study with friends at Centenary UMC.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather to his family, and a good friend to many others. Taylor was a gentle spirit, a kind man with a congenial personality while possessing good humor and a dry wit. He was a good cook and perfected his world famous seafood gumbo recipe. Taylor enjoyed duck hunting and training the family's retrievers, Buck and Suzy; he also liked canoeing, camping, taking care of the family farm, and other outdoor activities.

Taylor was an avid sports enthusiast for all sports on the television and in person. He served as Scout Leader for son Jackson's Troop 5 Boy Scout Patrol. He also enjoyed dance recitals, swim meets and all his children's high school activities, among them being Carsen's tennis team matches. Taylor was active with coaching all three children's recreational soccer teams, and Caitlin's traveling U-15 Girls' Sabres Soccer Team to a first place finish in the Missouri Kellogg Bowl.

Taylor was a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, attaining his Diplomat Status; the Missouri Dental Association; the Southeast Dental Society, serving as president, and the local Implant Study Club. He judged the Regional High School Science Fair annually and was pleased to give the Bahn Award to many outstanding science fair winners.

Taylor is survived by his wife, Nancy Bahn, and their children, Caitlin Rebecca Bahn (Kirtley) Weitzel of Belle Isle, Florida; Jackson Taylor (Samantha) Bahn of Salida, Colorado, and Dr. Agnes Carsen Eileen Bahn of Cheyenne, Wyoming; two grandchildren, Beya Lane and Raphael Grimm Bahn; a brother, William (Janna) Bahn of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends from near and far.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. E. Lawrence and Leta Lewis Bahn, and The family wishes to thank all friends and family who have been praying for Taylor and offering words of support, which has made this trial lighter. Taylor maintained his good humor to the end and was without complaint. Taylor is in heaven laughing with his parents and good friends, Drs. David Crowe and Robert Leyen. He will be missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 N. Ellis in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral service will follow at noon Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Tailor Institute for Autism or to a charity of choice.


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