John P Maurer, “Pete”, age 89, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. He
was the 4th child, of 14, of John & Germaine Maurer and graduated from Nashville High School in 1946. He received his BS in Physics from Michigan State University and was a long time resident of Ann Arbor. Working in quality control for many years, his life long passion was physics. He attended a course at Eastern Michigan University when he was 80 years old trying to expand his understanding of modern physics. His additional hobbies included bridge and number theory. As a life long bachelor, he was a colorful character with a unique approach to life who told memorable stories at family gatherings. He will be remembered by many for his beautiful voice and Christmas celebrations singing O Holy Night.

John is survived by 4 brothers; Julius (Kay) Maurer, Thomas (Sharon) Maurer, Richard (Ina) Maurer and Edgar Maurer; 4 sisters, Sr. Gertrude Maurer, Martha Maurer, Gerry (Art) Orszula, and Susan (John) Bahs, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Germaine Maurer; Grandmother Alice Hebert; brothers; Roger Maurer, Donald Maurer, Joseph Maurer, and Victor Maurer; sister Alice Keeler; beloved aunt, Corinne Drake; brother-in-law Dean Keeler; sister-in-law Louise Maurer; sister-in-law Nancy Maurer and Marcia Bila.

A memorial service will be held at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings, Mi, on May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Mi.