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Thomas Mauer Obituary

Thomas Mauer

April 6, 2024

Raytown, Missouri - Thomas Mauer passed away April 6, 2024. He was 96 years old.

Thomas was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church until it closed and membership transferred to St. Regis Catholic Church. He was a graduate of De La Salle Academy and Rockhurst University. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 21, manager for Fred Wolferman Inc. and served as president of the credit union. He later became president and owner of R.E.D. Concrete Company. Being a long-time Kansas City Chiefs football fan since 1963, he serviced on the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Club.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna; son Mark; brother James Jr.; and sister Mildred. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Doris; daughter Marsha who loved him and was thought of as an angel; brother Judge William; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137 or St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kansas City Star on Apr. 10, 2024.

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