Leonard P. Maurer, 83, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011, at Woodstock Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Kenosha on July 12, 1927, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Schuenaman) Maurer. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was educated in local schools. Leonard entered the US Army Medical Corps on November 14, 1945, and was honorably discharged on February 27, 1947. He served overseas in Europe and received the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal-Germany. On May 16, 1953, he married Lucille A. Widmar at St. George Catholic Church in Kenosha. Leonard was employed with American Motors/Chrysler Corporation as a special checker in the tool cribs, retiring after 43 years. He really enjoyed his work there. He was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and a current member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Local 72 Retirees and the Kenosha Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Kenosha; a granddaughter, Heather Kathleen Gozdzialski of Kewaunee, WI; three brothers, Ray Maurer of Westchester, IL, John Maurer of Kenosha and Larry Maurer of Kenosha; and a sister, Rita Carlson of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathleen Lucille Walter and Mary Ann Maurer; a brother, Richard Maurer; and a sister, Marie Gemig. A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, March 24th, at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum with full military honors will be performed. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Leonard’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Bill Hetland
April 3, 2011
Dear Mrs. Mauer and family: My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Leonard. He was a wonderful man who I loved talking with before our workouts at both the downtown and new Kenosha YMCA facilities. We enjoyed his sense of humor and zest for life. Best wishes to you in your time of sorrow.
Michael A. De Fazio
March 24, 2011
To the Leonard Maurer family have my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with each and every member of the family. I speak for the whole De Fazio family. We grew up next door to his family. I am the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs Stephen De Fazio.Sincerely,Michael A. De Fazio