Bert John Beihoff

Bert John Beihoff of Naples passed on to eternal life with The Lord on November 3, 2014. Those surviving Bert and blessed to be part of Bert’s family include his wife, Mary T. Beihoff (Terry), and their children, Bert Jr., Jeffrey and Robert, cherished grandchildren, Brooke and Brandon, as well as his brother, Daniel, and his wife, Elizabeth. Bert is now reunited with his parents, Norbert and Desiree. Bert lived a life devoted to the Catholic faith, including significant contributions to the establishment of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples. Bert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended Marquette University High School and Marquette University. Bert continued a family legacy started by his father’s establishment of Beihoff Music Corporation in 1926. The company made significant contributions to the musical instrument industry, including the innovation of rental programs for students in school bands as well as working with famed orchestras including Lawrence Welk. As President of Beihoff Music Corporation for many years, he was able to promote access to musical instruments and music education in a manner that impacted countless lives. Bert’s involvement with music also blessed him with the opportunity to meet his wife, Terry, when she was a choral director in Milwaukee. Their shared values as well as their mutual love of music became the cornerstones of their 52 year marriage. One of Bert’s favorite activities was golfing with his close friends. He was a long time member of Blue Mound Country Club in Wisconsin and a current member of Royal Poinciana in Naples. Bert was also an accomplished tennis player for Marquette University and participated in other competitions. He devoted himself to teaching golf and tennis to his children from an early age to provide them with a source of lifelong enjoyment. Bert found great joy helping others no matter the circumstance and did so with unique charm and humor. He lived a life of love and giving and did so with an optimism and intelligence that was evident and reassuring to everyone he encountered. He will always be remembered by his family, friends and the many others whose lives he touched. A Memorial Mass to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 625 111th Ave. No., Naples, FL. A reception for family and friends will follow in the Parish Life Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southern Florida Chapter 200 S. Park Road Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 or online at www.lls.org Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.

Bert John Beihoff

October 13, 1931 - November 3, 2014