Elroy R. Mauer

1916 - 2018

Elroy R. Mauer

New Holstein - Mauer, Elroy Roman "Shorty"

Born in New Holstein on September 18, 1916. Entered eternal life on June 3, 2018 at the age of 101.

Loving husband of the late Virginia (Jean) Roehrig, whom he married on June 14, 1941 in St. Anna, Wisconsin.

Beloved father of David J. Mauer (Mary) of Cedarburg, WI, Richard R. Mauer (Lori) of Reno, NV, Barbara J. (Michael) Moder of New Holstein, WI.

Grandchildren: David Jr. (Nancy) Mauer of West Bend, WI, Lori (Mauer) Gleed (Phil) of Cedarburg, WI, Jennifer (Scholz) Dicks (Gerry) of Stillwater, MN, Jeffery Scholz of Wauwatosa, WI, Christopher (Katie) Moder of Fond du Lac, WI, Sarah (Moder) Smasal (Eric) of Jackson, WI, Sara (Mauer) Lemmon (Shawn) of Reno, NV, Julie (mauer) Cochran (Ian) of Reno, NV.

Great grandchildren: Maddie Gleed, Emma Gleed, Samantha Gleed, Sarah Gleed; Claire Dicks, Audrey Dicks, Emily Dicks; Jacob Moder, Max Moder; Ethan Smasal, Drew Smasel.

Also survived by his sister Germaine (Mauer) Steiner and his sisters in law, Marian Mauer, Adie Roehrig, Dorothy Roehrig, Mae Klase, Vivian Roehrig and brother in law, Denny Roehrig.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Katherine (Mahlberg) Mauer, daughter, Nancy (Mauer) Scholz and her husband Henry, brothers, James Mauer and his wife Dorothy, Robert Mauer, Sisters, Lola (Mauer) Snyder and her husband Robert, Joan (Mauer) Feuerstein and her husband Robert, brothers in law, Oscar Steiner, Cyril Roehrig, Harold Roehrig, Chuck Klase, and sisters in law, Lucille (Roehrig) Bartel and her husband Walter, Alice (Roehrig) Pethan and her husband Robert and Rita (Roehrig) Hipke and her husband Howard.

Elroy graduated from New Holstein high school in 1934 and spent the majority of his career in the mink ranching business and real estate. Elroy was a licensed real estate agent and appraiser. He received many blue ribbons while showing his mink.

Elroy was a WWII decorated veteran serving in the Northern Europe campaign, in the 3rd army, 97th division under General George Patton. He served in many battles and received his one year continuous active combat award. His division continued through Germany and Austria. After victory in Europe, he was assigned to the Pacific Theater and the invasion of Japan. While on a troop ship, war ended with the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan. He was then assigned to a policing effort in Japan for the rest of his tour of duty. On October 18, 2012, Elroy was sponsored by Cathy (Schneider) (Konen) Ruebl for Old Glory Honor Flight to Washington DC, WWII Memorial. It was a trip he remembered well.

Elroy's civic activities included a long time member of the New Holstein Kiwanis Club serving in many officer and chairman positions. In 1996 he received the George R. Hixson fellowship award. He was also a 50 plus year scouting committee member in the Kettle Moraine and Bay Lakes councils having received the "Silver Beaver" and the St. George awards . Elroy was a charter member of the New Holstein American Legion post 124 serving as commander twice and was a senior member of the firing squad. Elroy also served for 30 years as a member and chairman of the city of New Holstein police and fire commission. Elroy and his wife jean were life time members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church serving in officer positions and many committees. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus serving in a number of Leadership Positions. He was named "Distinguished Person of the year" by the New Holstein Chamber of Commerce in 2008. He was a very active member of the New Holstein Historical Society serving as treasurer.

Elroy loved the outdoors and vacationed and deer hunted at the three family "Boars Nest" property south of Rhinelander. He hunted until age 98 with many deer racks hanging in his basement office. He played league golf at Hickory Hills until age 99 and retired from league bowling at age 90.

Elroy lived life to the fullest, taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy family and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed his civic organizations, the outdoors, golf, ice fishing and sturgeon spearing. He was especially grateful that he and his beloved Jean were able to see much of the United States together. We will miss Elroy.

A special thank you to the Willowdale Nursing Home personnel for the wonderful care given Elroy and his wife Jean during each of their stays. The doctors, nurses and staff are to be commended for their outstanding care.

A liturgy of christian burial will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI 53061.

Visitation: family and friends may greet the family at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein on Friday, June 8th from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. Christian burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery following the mass.

For additional information or online condolences, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New holstein at (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net

In loving memory of Elroy, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Elroy r. Mauer. All donations from friends and guests to this memorial fund will be donated in elroy's name to holy rosary parish, willowdale Nursing & Rehab Center, New Holstein Historical Society, New Holstein Boy Scouts, the American Legion Post 124 and the New Holstein Kiwanis Club.