John Maurer
John F. Maurer, 81, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully Nov. 29, 2011, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born Sept. 1, 1930, in Dennison, John was the son of the late Walter Glenn “W.G.” and Mary E. Maurer. He was a 1948 graduate of Uhrichsville High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business in 1952 from Miami University, Oxford, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
John was the owner and operator of F.B. Maurer Markets in Uhrichsville and New Philadelphia along with his father and brother until the family sold their interests in the early ‘70s. Many residents still remember his involvement in the Lucky Barrel, pancake breakfasts at the stores, and many sponsorships of area teams, activities, and events. He then joined Surety Savings & Loan, Dover, where he served as president. He finished his working years as office manager of Miller & Kyler Law Firm, New Philadelphia. After retirement, he spent his winters in Estero, Fla., with his wife of 59 years, Phyllis.
John was a member of New Philadelphia’s First United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees. For many years, he was a member of the Rotary Club, Dover, and was a life member of the New Philadelphia Elks and the former Knights of Pythias. He also was a 50-year master Mason as a member of New Philadelphia Lodge 177 F&AM, as well as the Tadmor Temple Shrine, Akron, and Tuscarawas County Shrine Club. While working in New Philadelphia, he was active in the former New Philadelphia Merchants Council and the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce. John also devoted time to serving on the boards of directors of Trumpet in the Land and Atwood Yacht Club.
Other interests of John and Phyllis’s were sailing on Atwood Lake and entertaining their friends and family on their pontoon boat. They organized a number of corn roasts, kite flying parties, and other events at the Atwood Yacht Club. John caught the “computer bug” and became adept at its use. He enjoyed reading and carried his Kindle, a gift from his children, with him most everywhere he went. He and Phyllis organized mystery trips for their family and friends, which were enjoyed by all.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis A. Maurer, whom he married Sept. 15, 1952; sons, John A. (Gail) of Burlington, Mass., Stephen V. (Pam) of New Philadelphia, Scott M. (Karen Olson) of Lake Oswego, Ore., Gregory W. of Alexandria, Ky., Jeffrey G. (Louise) of Cold Springs, Ky., and F. Brian (Julie) of Columbus; grandchildren, Eric, Andrew, Jessica, and Yitzhak Maurer of Burlington, Mass., Christopher Maurer of Columbus, Justin Maurer and Stephanie (Tommy) Williams of New Philadelphia, Michael Maurer of Dover, and Allison Maurer, Leah Maurer, and Natalie Maurer of Mt. Orab; great-granddaughter, Ardynn Williams of New Philadelphia; stepgrandchildren, Shanda (Chad) Pierce, Derek Burger, Ryan, Dan, and Lee Roessler; stepgreat-granddaughters, Laykan and Avery Pierce; sister, Janie Smith of Findlay; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Maurer; brothers, Allen T. Maurer and Walter G. Maurer II; sisters-in-law, Adeline “Adee” Maurer and Jane Maurer; and brother-in-law, Ken Smith.
Services were held Dec. 2, at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Dr. Steven R. Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Maurer family plot at Union Cemetery, Uhrichsville.
Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family at http://www.geibcares.com.
Family requests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 201 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia 44663; Community Hospice, 201 W. Third St., Dover 44622; or the New Philadelphia Quaker Foundation, 124 N. Broadway, New Philadelphia 44663.
Born Sept. 1, 1930, in Dennison, John was the son of the late Walter Glenn “W.G.” and Mary E. Maurer. He was a 1948 graduate of Uhrichsville High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business in 1952 from Miami University, Oxford, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
John was the owner and operator of F.B. Maurer Markets in Uhrichsville and New Philadelphia along with his father and brother until the family sold their interests in the early ‘70s. Many residents still remember his involvement in the Lucky Barrel, pancake breakfasts at the stores, and many sponsorships of area teams, activities, and events. He then joined Surety Savings & Loan, Dover, where he served as president. He finished his working years as office manager of Miller & Kyler Law Firm, New Philadelphia. After retirement, he spent his winters in Estero, Fla., with his wife of 59 years, Phyllis.
John was a member of New Philadelphia’s First United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees. For many years, he was a member of the Rotary Club, Dover, and was a life member of the New Philadelphia Elks and the former Knights of Pythias. He also was a 50-year master Mason as a member of New Philadelphia Lodge 177 F&AM, as well as the Tadmor Temple Shrine, Akron, and Tuscarawas County Shrine Club. While working in New Philadelphia, he was active in the former New Philadelphia Merchants Council and the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce. John also devoted time to serving on the boards of directors of Trumpet in the Land and Atwood Yacht Club.
Other interests of John and Phyllis’s were sailing on Atwood Lake and entertaining their friends and family on their pontoon boat. They organized a number of corn roasts, kite flying parties, and other events at the Atwood Yacht Club. John caught the “computer bug” and became adept at its use. He enjoyed reading and carried his Kindle, a gift from his children, with him most everywhere he went. He and Phyllis organized mystery trips for their family and friends, which were enjoyed by all.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis A. Maurer, whom he married Sept. 15, 1952; sons, John A. (Gail) of Burlington, Mass., Stephen V. (Pam) of New Philadelphia, Scott M. (Karen Olson) of Lake Oswego, Ore., Gregory W. of Alexandria, Ky., Jeffrey G. (Louise) of Cold Springs, Ky., and F. Brian (Julie) of Columbus; grandchildren, Eric, Andrew, Jessica, and Yitzhak Maurer of Burlington, Mass., Christopher Maurer of Columbus, Justin Maurer and Stephanie (Tommy) Williams of New Philadelphia, Michael Maurer of Dover, and Allison Maurer, Leah Maurer, and Natalie Maurer of Mt. Orab; great-granddaughter, Ardynn Williams of New Philadelphia; stepgrandchildren, Shanda (Chad) Pierce, Derek Burger, Ryan, Dan, and Lee Roessler; stepgreat-granddaughters, Laykan and Avery Pierce; sister, Janie Smith of Findlay; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Maurer; brothers, Allen T. Maurer and Walter G. Maurer II; sisters-in-law, Adeline “Adee” Maurer and Jane Maurer; and brother-in-law, Ken Smith.
Services were held Dec. 2, at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Dr. Steven R. Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Maurer family plot at Union Cemetery, Uhrichsville.
Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family at http://www.geibcares.com.
Family requests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 201 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia 44663; Community Hospice, 201 W. Third St., Dover 44622; or the New Philadelphia Quaker Foundation, 124 N. Broadway, New Philadelphia 44663.
Published: December 6, 2011
