Dennis Maurer

Dennis W. Maurer, 67, of Quakertown, passed away Sat., Sept. 3rd at home surrounded by many of his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Schaffer) Maurer for the past 45 years. Born in Shamokin, he was a son of Anna (Herring) Maurer and the late Leonard Maurer. Dennis honorably and faithfully served his country with the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He cheated death in May 1970, and while he lost his legs, his optimism and love of life remained intact. He loved being outside, whether he was operating heavy equipment for the excavating company he started in 1978 or indulging in his passion for gardening. He was also a member of the First Marine Division Association and the Marine Corps League. With his wife and his mother, he is survived by son Michael Maurer and wife Diana of Quakertown; daughter Terri Pasternak and husband Steve of Telford; grandchildren Corey, Kaden, Brandi, and Holli; brothers Richard Maurer and Jeffrey Maurer and wife Christie; and sister-in-law Annette. He is preceded in death by his father, his brother Randall Maurer, and his beloved dog, Dusty. Services will be held 10:30 AM on Sat., Sept. 10th at Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Fri., Sept. 9th from 6:00-8:00 PM and on Sat., Sept. 10th from 9:00-10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dennis' honor to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.