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Ronald Clyde Maurer

1938 - 2020

Ronald Clyde Maurer obituary, 1938-2020, Corning, NY

BORN

1938

DIED

2020

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Corning, New York

Ronald Maurer Obituary

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, the soul of Ronald Clyde Maurer, age 82, of Corning, NY, left from our beautiful earth to be reunited with his parents, Clarence and Pearl Klinger Maurer, his brother, Richard, and his young son, Richard Thaddeus.

He was born February 5, 1938 in Hegins, PA. He and Gisele Baker were married 56 years ago on June 27, 1964 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Corning.

Ron attended Drexel University and was a graduate of Elmira College. He was a member of the Air Force before his honorable medical discharge. He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Rand as an engineer for 34 years. He was well liked and respected in his job worldwide.

Ron had many hobbies and interests. He was a lifelong amateur astronomer, belonging to the Elmira-Corning Astronomical Society, Inc. for over 50 years. He and his good friend, Al Kuelling, were the master builders of the original planetarium on the Corning Community College land on Spencer Hill Road. He built his own refractor telescope housing a 10-inch mirror that he hand ground. He was a total solar eclipse chaser traveling to several countries to experience them.

Ron was a world traveler, starting with a 3-week trip down the Colorado River with a guide on a wooden dory. Then came Russia with the Elmira College Alumni. He was known for sharing his travels with different local organizations and Kodak in Rochester, NY. He traveled to exotic places and has been to all 7 continents. Traveling was a family adventure. He and his daughter, Michelle, enjoyed traveling through the Drake Passage to Antarctica on The Explorer, a former ice breaker. They also traveled to Machu Picchu, Peru, Argentina, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and many other places of adventure. Ron was a scuba diver, diving with his son, Mark, in the Florida Keys and Cayman Islands. He also toured Japan and Taiwan with Mark.

He loved cruising and cruised to many ports around the world. He also sailed on 2 transatlantic cruises. He enjoyed taking land adventures at the ports he visited, including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Africa, Libya, Greece, Italy, Spain, Gibraltar, and France (to name a few), where he frequented his love of museums and art galleries.

Ron was a member of the Corning Gem and Mineral Club. He faceted many gemstones and made jewelry. He was a rock hound, bird watcher, gardener, brew master, coin collector, avid reader, painted with watercolors, and mastered needlepoint and counted cross stitch. Ron loved aviation and radio-controlled planes, building his own radio-controlled plane with a 6 foot wingspan. Above all of his interests, his family was his priority. He was a great father and Pappy and a marvelous husband. He passed on many talents and memories with them.

He is survived by his wife, Gisele (Baker) Maurer; daughter, Michelle Maurer of Corning; son, Mark (Jessica) Maurer of Painted Post, NY; sister, Susan (Richard) Englebert of Elverson, PA; brother, Roger (Tricia) Maurer of Manheim, PA; grandchildren: Logan and Lexis Maurer of Corning, Claire Maurer of Corning; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Rest in the arms of our Lord, dear husband, father, Pappy, and friend. You are forever in our hearts.

Due to COVID-19, funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in Ron's name to Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 388 Upper Oakland Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903-1129 or to The Salvation Army-Corning, 32 Denison Parkway East., Corning, NY 14830.

Ron's family entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by The Leader on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Al Kuelling

January 23, 2021

Ron has been gone only a couple of months, but over half a century of wonderful memories with him will last a long time. Ron was a peaceful influence and an inspiration throughout everything he did – being with his family, being a leader in the building of the Elmira-Corning Astronomical Observatory, meticulously turning hunks of rock into beautifully polished jewelry gems, or just being Ron.

One memorable occasion was when Ron, his elementary age Daughter Michelle, I and my elementary age son Chris, paddled (and sweat) our way down the Chemung River taking second place in the Corning to Elmira canoe race. He also enjoyed sailing on Keuka Lake, hiking up the long ravine to the swimmable pool at the bottom of the waterfall, or just enjoying the great outdoors.

After Hurricane Agnes put the Maurer family in a HUD trailer in 1972, Ron didn’t fret – he bought and rebuilt the beautiful home which Gisele still lives in.

Ron took members of his family all around the world, visiting many places which few people get to see, and then sharing the experience with others in creative slide presentations.

Yes, Ron was not a flamboyant person you would read about in the media – he was a loving friend who you would enjoy being with. And Ron, we now look back with thankfulness that you gave us the opportunity to be with you. Ron, you are the essence of what turns homo sapiens into civilized creatures that makes life worth living. Thanks for sharing your life with me. You and Ricky are now together looking down on us.

The Heidrich family (Beth, Fred and Freddie)

November 22, 2020

So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Sending fond memories, love and prayers for your family. Fred admired and respected Ron very much when he worked with him at DR. I remember well his humor and patience when we visited Michelle during the school years. Sending regards to your family, Gisele, Michelle, Claire, Mark, Jessica, Logan and Lexi. Praying for comfort for you all.

Kristen Merritt

November 22, 2020

I’m so sorry Gisele. My heart breaks for you. What a wonderful man.

Sandra Murray

November 22, 2020

Gisele and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. Hugs and prayers. He is now in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sandy Roe Murray

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