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Precious husband and father, John Joseph Maurer, Jr. age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Kenosha, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Schuenemann) Maurer, Sr..
On December 25, 1977, he married the love of his life, Arlene Kulin.
During his lifetime, John achieved many accomplishments. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945. He went to Europe to command a B24 "Liberator" as part of the 15th Air Force.
After the war, John attended Marquette University after which he became an airline pilot with United Airlines, accumulating 27,000 hours.
His devotion to civil work started as a Pleasant Prairie Town Chairman, and then he was elected State Senator. He was appointed Secretary of the Wisconsin Dept. of Veterans Affairs in May, 1985. His accomplishments as Secretary were many and the Department named a building in Union Grove, Maurer Hall, in his honor.
His greatest past time from childhood was golfing. He joined the Kenosha Country Club as a junior member and was a member for more than 60 years.
John exemplified courage, honor, and dignity throughout his life. Johns' code of ethics and principal provided him with leadership qualities that served him and others well. He will be missed.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his daughter, Lisa (Patrick) Walls; his son, Thomas Maurer; and his grandsons, Noah, John and Levi.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial honoring John's life will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 4816 7th Avenue. Full military honors will immediately follow the Mass. Private inurnment will take place in Green Ridge Cemetery.
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
262-658-4101
Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Gonzalez
March 31, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
April 15, 2019
To the Maurer family. I extend to all sympathy at John's' passing. I served with John in the Senate for several sessions and considered him trustworthy, responsible, and a good friend. We shared many issues in urban affairs. Peace to you all. Warren Braun, Milwaukee
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Julie Van Metre
April 11, 2019
I will be mourning John's passing with you and celebrating the life of a good man. Peace, prayers and blessings.
Rita Conforti-Ziccarelli
April 7, 2019
Thinking of you during this very difficult time and sending prayers of strength. My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Heaven has gained another wonderful human being. With fond memories and thoughts. We have sadly lost one again from the greatest generation.
Much Love to you Lisa and family.
Betty Folger
April 7, 2019
In Celebration of a great man who was a Blessing...He is rejoicing with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pablo (Paul) Gonzalez
April 7, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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