Eugene Maurer

Eugene Merlin Maurer was born on June 16, 1945 in Richmond, CA, the son of Eugene Sr. Mary Ann (Berberich) Maurer. He was raised on farms in Springfield and Sleepy Eye area. Gene graduated from St. Mary's High School in Sleepy Eye and Mankato State with a degree in Elementary Education. He married Diane Ludewig at St. Mary's Church in Sleepy Eye on June 27, 1969. Gene taught at St. Mary's from 1968-2003. His love and dedication to St. Mary's was only equaled by his love and dedication to his family. Gene was involved in all areas of athletics from coaching to Junior High Athletic Director. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, reading westerns, and watching sporting events, especially St. Mary's activities. After the onset of ALS his retirement, Gene enjoyed reading, watching tv spending time with his grandchildren. In August of 2010 after being cared for by his wife Diane for 7 1/2 years, Gene became a resident of Autumn Grace in Mankato where he enjoyed the interaction and tender care of the staff. Gene died on Nov. 20, 2010 from complications of ALS surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Sleepy Eye, daughter, Sister Lisa Maurer, OSB of Duluth, sons, Scott of Sleepy Eye, Dan of Warroad, grandchildren, Kylin Kelsi, brother, Mitch (Katie) of Benson, sisters-in-law, Judy Maurer of Sleepy Eye, Lois (Joel) Fromm of New Ulm, brother-in-law, Dennis Ludewig of New Ulm 11 nieces nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Lori, brother, Steve in-laws, Ed Della Schieffert Marvin Ludewig.