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John Breithaupt Obituary
Dr. J.C. Breithaupt, age 81, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away July 30, 2015 in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born December 29, 1933 in Worden, Kansas, the son of John William and Charlotte (Rappard) Breithaupt. He grew up in the Baldwin City area graduating from Baldwin High School with the class of 1951. He graduated from Kansas State University and then graduated from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Sciences in 1959.
Following his graduation he lived for a short time and practiced veterinary medicine in WaKeeney, Kansas. From 1960 to 1962 he served his country in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Captain. Following his service he lived and practiced veterinary medicine along with his nephew Irvin Schwalm for a short time in Hiawatha, Kansas. He then returned to Baldwin City in 1962 and purchased the veterinary practice from Dr. Dale Crawford. J.C. practiced out of his home until in 1983 when he built and operated Hilltop Animal Health Center. He retired from practicing veterinary medicine in 1997. He served the Baldwin City community and its animals for 35 years.
J.C. was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho and R.O.T.C. while at Kansas State University. He served on the Baldwin City Planning Commission for seven years, won the Douglas County Conservation award from the Kansas Bankers Association in 1982, was a member of the Douglas County softball league and won the Kansas State Slow-Pitch State Championship. In 2014 he and his family were the Baker University family of the year. He was also a member of the Worden United Methodist Church, Douglas County Veterinary Association, Kansas Veterinary Association, and the American Veterinary Association.
On July 3, 1958 J.C. was united in marriage to Carolyn Critchfield in Baldwin City, Kansas. They shared over 57 years of loving marriage. Carolyn survives of their home.
He is also survived by his son, John Spencer Breithaupt and his wife Joann Huyett Breithaupt of Kansas City; a granddaughter, Lauren E. Breithaupt, of Washington, D.C.; and a grandson, John Carter Breithaupt of Kansas City.
J.C. is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Donald Breithaupt, Dorothy Wintermantel, Winonie Schwalm, Fred Breithaupt, Leland Breithaupt, Charles Breithaupt, Ruth Hutchens, and Francis Flory.
The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday August 2, 2015 at Worden United Methodist Church, Worden, Kansas. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Vinland Fair Association or Douglas County 4-H in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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Arnold/Linda Sandbothe
July 26, 2022
Dr. J.C. will forever be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated individual not only to and for his family but also a community minded person who left a place or situation better than he founded!
Gary & Melva Roberts
August 13, 2015
CAROLYN and family,
WAS sorry to hear about JC
I know he will be missed. One
thing he is at peace now and that should be a comfort
to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 7, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Breithaupt Family. May the Hearer of Prayer be of comfort to you at this time. (Psalms 83:18)
August 7, 2015
i am deeply sorry for your loss james 4-8 draw close to god and he will draw close to you
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Wilda Robbins
August 7, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Gary Rappard
August 3, 2015
Carolyn and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of J.C. We lost not only a good friend and relative, but also a good source of family history on J.C.'s mother's Rappard side. He will be missed.
Patty Thies
August 1, 2015
Carolyn ad family,
JC was a common name heard around our house as I was growing up in Baldwin. As you know two of my older brothers, Charley and Jerry, worked for him. The stories they told entertained us for years. He teased me unmercifully about boys! As mortified as I was I enjoyed being around him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Patty (Young)
Jerry and Susan Young
August 1, 2015
Carolyn, we were so sorry to hear the news J.C. had passed. He was a great friend and a great boss. I loved coming to work for him every day. He made me laugh and challenged me each day. He taught me so much. He was a pillar of the Baldwin community. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
August 1, 2015
Annie straub
Arnold/Linda Sandbothe
August 1, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all the Breithaupt Family. This famiy is considered a part of our family with daughter Joann married to Spencer, the only son of J.C & Carolyn. Together, they have brought two wonderful grandchildren into our lives; Lauren Elizbeth and John Carter Breithaupt. We are saddened by the loss of J.C.--he will be missed by many!
Bud Spear
August 1, 2015
Dear Carolyn and family, I was sad to learn of the passing of JC. My mind was filled with many happy memories and lots of laughing with being around JC - even though I was in grade school when he was in high school. He was a kind, loving person, and will be greatly missed. Bud Spear
Cecil Miller
August 1, 2015
Condolences to Carolyn and the Breithraupt family.
Pat Rappard Linnhoff
August 1, 2015
i always loved JC's smile. While not an often encountered I always looked for him at the Maple Leaf Festival and family reunions. May God grant your family peace and comfort. From A distant cousin.
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