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1933
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2018
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George Maher Obituary
Rapid City - George W. Maher, 84, formerly of Brookings, passed away at a local nursing home on Fri., August 31, 2018.
He is survived by his nine children, Michael (Lori) Maher of Brookings, David (Kathy) Maher of Madison, Mark Maher, Patty Maher, and Shelly Baustian, all of Rapid City, Bill (Ingrid) Maher of Burnsville, MN, Bob (Phyllis) Maher of Celina, TX, Kathy (Richard) Anderson and Greg (Sue) Maher of Rapid City; 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; sisters, Donna (Tom) Dunklin of Fresno, CA and Mary (Larry) Price of Brookings, two sisters-in-law, Verna Rensch of San Mateo, CA and Darlene Walsh of Brookings; brother-in-law, Burton Alexander of Edwards, Missouri; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and a very special friend and hunting partner, Rob Mudge of Rapid City.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dona in 1998; his parents, Steve and Arla Maher; sister and brother-in-law, Anastasia and George Gebhart; brother, Stephen (Buzz) Maher; and grandson, Shane Maher; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Jenice Alexander; and sister- in-law, Retha Alexander Day.
Visitation is 3-5pm on Sun., Sept. 9 at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, with a 7pm Vigil Service at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rapid City. Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10am on Mon., Sept. 10 at the church with viewing for one hour before. A luncheon will follow the Mass, with interment at Black Hills National Cemetery at 1pm. George served our country in the U.S. Army.
A memorial has been established to Clarkson Healthcare of Rapid City. Friends may sign George's online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.
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