Submitted by: Dan Rich
Richard A. Maurer
South Bend Tribune 11/1/2002
Richard A. Maurer, 85, of South Bend,
Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Saint Joseph
Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 5, 1917, from the
union of Ralph and Helen (McMichael) Maurer, who preceded
him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother,
Robert Charles Maurer in 2001.
In 1942 he married Vera D. Hoglund.
Together they had one son, Richard Michael Maurer and wife, Mimi,
who reside in Portage, Mich.; and four grandchildren, Scott,
Jennifer (Matt) DeMaagd, Brian and Kristen.
Dick was a graduate of Riley High School.
While in school, Dick had the tenor lead in all the operettas
such as "The Chimes of Normandy" and "Countess of
Panada." He was also a member of the senior boys octet, and
in 1937 was president of the annual Christmas Dance. In 1938 he
joined the National Bank and Trust Company where he worked his
way up to vice president in the trust department. During this
time he also ran the LaSalle Hotel and managed many South Bend
buildings. Dick continued to work for National Bank and Trust
until retirement in 1975. He completed American Institute of
Banking courses, was past president of the A.I.B. area chapters,
and was secretary and treasurer of the Banking Owners and
Managers Association. He specialized in real estate management.
In 1976 he joined Cressy and Everett Better Homes and Gardens,
where he became a million-dollar producer. He was a charter
member of the Jaycees, an avid golfer and fisherman, and was a
great Notre Dame fan. Dick was a member of the Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church.
Services for Dick Maurer will be held at
10:30 a.m. today, Nov. 1, in the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home.
Visitation was from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.