John A. Mauer

JOHN A. MAUER DYER, IN John A. Mauer, age 70 of Dyer, IN, formerly of Schererville, IN, Lansing, IL and Chicago, IL, passed away at his home on Friday, October, 19, 2012. John will be greatly missed by his three children: Lynn (Steve) Lange of Schererville, IN, John Mauer of Dyer, IN and Michael Mauer of McHenry, IL; grandchildren: Shauna Lange of Schererville, IN, Stevie (Jensen) Lange of Lowell, IN, Tony and Paul Mauer of Lowell, IN and Taylor Mauer of McHenry, IL; girlfriend, Sally Turner of Griffith, IN; brother, Ralph Mauer; mother-in-law, Regina Kopac- zewski; sister-in-law, Renee Cuevas; and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. John was preced in death by his wife, Virginia; and his parents: Marcel and Alyce Mauer. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN with Rev. Thomas Mischler officiating. Cremation will preced the service. Friends are invited to meet with the family Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Kuiper Funeral Home. John was a retired Local One Structural Iron Worker, and homebuilder. He was a collector and an avid gardener, who always planted enough to feed the neighborhood. He was an amateur chef, who loved sharing homemade gifts from his kitchen with his family and friends. John was a loyal and trusted friend and a man of great integrity. A close friend said of John, "There is not a boy who came within 100 yards of him who isn't a better man because of it." John was a unique and special person, who had a larger- than- life presence that will be greatly missed. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com.