John H. Reheuser

NISKAYUNA—John H. Reheuser—veteran, actor, history buff and railroad enthusiast--passed away at home on June 27, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in St. Albans, NY to the late Walter and Honora Reheuser. He attended New Hyde Park Memorial High School and earned a BA from Empire College, as well as several associate degrees from SUNY Schenectady. From 1966-68, John served in the U.S. Army Military Police in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. He moved to Albany in the early 1970s and worked as a draftsman for the New York State Office of General Services for more than 20 years. With the support of his friend Bill W., John recently celebrated 36 years of sobriety.

A lifelong learner and voracious reader, John exhibited a knack for role playing from an early age. His childhood fascination with costumes and characters was so exceptional that his mother called him “John Barrymore.” After retirement, John took a college course in acting that changed the course of his life. He soon became a beloved member of the local theater community, acting in many plays including, “The Importance of Being Ernest,” “To Kill a Mockingbird”,” “Judgment at Nuremberg” and “Twelve Angry Men”.

John is survived by sisters Margaret (John) McGullam of Oakdale, NY and Jeannette Reheuser of Albany, NY, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Walter (Yoshiko) and Tom Reheuser, and his sister, Virginia (Adelbert) Amann.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday July 16th from 4 to 7pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 17th at 9am at the funeral home followed by a graveside service at 11am at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell St., Schuylerville, NY 12871. Donations in John’s memory can be made to: Classic Theater Group, 2195 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, NY 12301, or to Confetti Stage, 67 Corning Place, Albany, NY 12207. Condolences can be posted at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.