Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert Charles Maurer

Feb. 4, 1915 - Sept. 24, 2001

South Bend Tribune 9/26/2001

Robert Charles "Bob" Maurer, 86, of Elkhart, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24.

Bob was born in South Bend, I nd., on Feb. 4, 1915, and was a lifetime resident of the Michiana area, graduating from Riley High School in 1933. He is survived by a brother, Richard of South Bend; a son, William of Alpharetta, Ga.; three grandchildren, a grandson, Craig, a granddaughter, Carrie of South Bend, and a grandson, Alexander of Alpharetta; and by three great-grandsons, Jaymz of Detroit, Mich., and Bryce and Jessie of South Bend. He was preceded in death by a son, James Robert; and by a great-granddaughter, Jaymie.

He worked most of his life in the office supplies industry including long engagements with Office Engineers of South Bend and Stationer's of Elkhart. Bob enjoyed retirement, including being an avid and active golfer until his passing. He enjoyed his grandchildren, participated in many charities, and was an animal lover. Bob was a World War II veteran, and was awarded the Bronze Star and other medals for his participation in the European theatre as a sergeant in the military police.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 26, in the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home on the corner of Ironwood and Jefferson, South Bend. A family funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in Bob's memory be made to the American Cancer Society or to the United States Humane Society.