John Newbauer, 81, made his transition on April 22nd at his home in Hampton, Virginia.

John was born in Alexandria, VA in 1943 and spent his youth in Richmond. In the early 1960s he moved to Montana where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and later went on to earn a Master's degree in Research Biology from Montana State University in Bozeman. Over the next 20 years John spent much of his time living and working in the mountains he loved before he and his wife, Sydney, moved to Virginia.

As the years went on, John turned his attention to and became a master of fine arts to include custom woodworking , photography and, most recently, wood carving, specializing in caricatures. His other passion was his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle that he rode all over the United States, Canada and even twice to the Arctic Circle in Alaska, once with his three buddies.  Most recently he enjoyed having a good cigar with his many friends.

John is survived by his wife Sydney, son Douglas (Moe), two daughters Sindy (Luck) and Ellen, brother Jay, and two sisters Nancy Schoephoester, and Jill Newbauer (Stuart).  He was preceded in death by one son, Richard, his mother, father, and brother-in-law.  John also had three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two nieces, a great nephew and a great niece.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3 to 4 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heartland Hospice or your favorite charity.