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Donald Maicher Obituary
Donald Joseph Maicher
May 7, 1940 - July 16, 2021
MANASSAS, VA - Donald Joseph Maicher, 81, of Manassas, VA, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on July 16th, 2021. Donald was born May 7th, 1940 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Joseph and Madge (Dedinsky) Maicher.
Mr. Maicher was a high school business teacher who inspired countless students during his decade's long career. Throughout his teaching tenure, he enjoyed coaching numerous athletic teams and refereeing hundreds of sporting events. He began his career at St. Francis de Sales High School in Chicago, was known for telling stories about his time in the classroom at Joliet Catholic, and eventually retired from Morton High School in Hammond, Indiana (2008). He served proudly in the United States Marine Corp until 1967 when he was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal. He was an avid reader, World War II historian, sports fan, and a proud University of Notre Dame alum. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Preceding him in death are his wife, Candace Mary (Kubeck) Maicher and sister Karen Lynn (Maicher) Ratkovich. He is survived by his brother Robert R. Maicher and wife Carol of Manvel, TX; son Kellen R. Maicher and wife Amy of Columbus, OH; daughter Kara M. (Maicher) Louise and husband Matt of Haymarket, VA; and son Donald F. Maicher and wife Sara of Westfield, Indiana. He is further survived by grandsons: Teegan Louise, Caden Louise, Connor Maicher, and Kellen Maicher; granddaughters: Claudia Jean Louise, Zoey Maicher, Morgan Maicher, Abby Maicher, and Taylor Maicher; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
A celebration of life for Don will take place in the fall at a time to be determined later by his family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Share Foundation (sharefoundation.org/donate-now). To leave online condolences, please visit bakerpostfh.com/obituary-listing.
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Robert & Marsha Weiss
July 20, 2021
The many social events your parents hosted and included us in gave us the opportunity to meet and know the three of you. We share our sympathy with you in the loss of your father. As we who taught with him have many good memories, I feel certain all of you have many wonderful memories of both of your parents. Take care and please let us know when a memorial will be held.
With our love.
Helen Siukola Jancich
July 20, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Maicher family as you grieve the loss of your dear dad and grandfather. I have so many fond memories of our many years of teaching with your parents at Hammond Morton High School. Your parents always enjoyed hosting faculty parties that always included your mom's famous tacos. He was so proud of this beautiful family and loved all of you so much. May all the wonderful memories comfort you during this difficult time. Please let me know when you have the celebration of life. Sending love and support to all of you.
Steve Paulich
July 20, 2021
My deepest condolences. Mr. Maicher was a great coach, teacher and and later a co-worker. I could see him now chasing down caddies in WCC security cart.
Al Koch
July 20, 2021
To the Maicher Family:
Please accept my sincerest sympathies. As Christians, we take comfort and find solace knowing our loved one is now at peace in God's love. Somewhere far beyond the stars, Don now enjoys his Heavenly banquet prepared from the harvest of his life. We were classmates at Whiting High School (Class of 1958) and lifelong friends. May God grant you an abundance of His Grace, Mercy, Peace and Love.
Charles Fiscus
July 19, 2021
Mr. Maicher was a kind man, coached the underclass football team while I was playing. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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