Obituary: Richard Mauer

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM (Mountain).

Evangelical Free Bible Church
Wall, South Dakota

Interment

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 2:30 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

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In memory of

Richard Mauer

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City from the Chinese Flu at the age of 84

Richard Merle Mauer was born on November 21, 1935, in Bowman, North Dakota, the oldest of four children born to Merle and Mildred (Waterhouse) Mauer. He attended grade school in South Sioux City, Nebraska, but when his parents moved to Dakota City, Nebraska, he moved back to Bowman to live with his grandmother and finish his schooling.

Richard joined the Air Force the day he turned eighteen. No one would sign for him to join earlier with the Korean War going on. He became a Radar Specialist and served in Korea, Spain, and Iceland; and in Klamath Falls, Oregon while stateside. He retired after serving twenty years.

He has lived in Wall, South Dakota, since 1994. He enjoyed playing pool, card games, and in his later years his son Paul taught him enough about computers that he was able refurbish old computers that businesses around the area did not want, and give them to those that needed them. Richard was presented with the Northern Hills Community Friends Award in March of 2009.

Richard is survived by his three sons, Tony Mauer (Colonel, USAF retired) of St. Louis, Missouri, John Mauer (Lt Col, USAF retired) and his wife Karen of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Paul Mauer of Spring, Texas; four grandchildren, David Mauer and his wife Brianne, Julie Mauer, Roman Mauer, and Raquel Mauer Garder and her husband Jeff; one great-grandchild, Matty Mauer; a sister Bonnie Mae Mauer Countryman of Moville, Iowa; and a very special friend of 22 years, Jean Hunter of Wall, who will miss him dearly; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by two sisters Mary Ann Mauer Watson and Rose Marie Mauer Moorman.

Visitation will be held one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, November 12, at Wall Evangelical Free Bible Church with burial at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis at 2:30 p.m. (limited attendance).

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FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.
Evangelical Free Bible Church
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Chris Clark

MUSIC
“I’ll Fly Away”

PALLBEARERS
Tony Mauer - John Mauer
Paul Mauer - Dean Hinsman

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 2:30 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

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Gen and I will miss our visits with Richard and Jean at The Lodge at Deadwood and he will always be in our hearts. We have taken his advice to "Smell the roses" and owe much enjoyment of retirement to Richard. ~ ROBERT E HARLAN SPEARFISH (12/23/2020)
South Dakota ~ ROBERT E HARLAN SPEARFISH (12/23/2020)
Tony, John and Paul, I am very sorry to learn of your fathers passing. He was from that great generation of men who grew up knowing how to build things and fix things. Truly, the greatest generation. I know he will be missed greatly. ~ Doug Shae Wenatchee Washington (11/18/2020)
Our hearts are breaking at the loss of such a treasured friend and mentor. Sending our deepest love to all those who are also pondering the wonderful memories of Uncle Dick. ~ Anne & Kosal Sin Phnom Penh, Cambodia (11/16/2020)
We feel so badly we were unable to attend Richard's funeral. Please accept our sympathy. We had become close cousins over the past 30 years. He will be missed. ~ Myrna Ansley Escondido, CA (11/14/2020)
Prayers and love to Tony, John, and Paul and their families. Be gentle with yourselves. Rest in peace, Richard. You raised three outstanding men. It was an honor to have known you, and a blessing to have your sons for such dear friends. ~ Philip Narramore Klamath Falls, OR (11/12/2020)
Love to all. Dick was definitely a character whom I had the pleasure and honor of knowing. ~ Sherry Young Oklahoma (11/12/2020)
Delivered many of his computers to Veterans in Pine Ridge and Rose Bud Reservations ~ David Olson Wall (11/12/2020)
Dick was a great friend, and we considered him family. He will be missed. ~ Rodel & Wendy (Shimek) Bobadilla Columbia, SC (11/11/2020)
Sorry for your loss. ~ Dorothy Mauer Burns lakin.ks (11/11/2020)
We enjoyed Dick"s friendship for many years. He was a special part of our life. He will be missed by our family. ~ Raymond and Darlene Shimek Klamath Falls, Oregon (11/11/2020)
Tony, John, Paul I am sorry to here about your dad he was a great man stern but funny had a lot of good times at your house he will be missed. ~ Aaron Carlson Klamath Falls Or (11/11/2020)
Someone once told me that you can judge the true quality of a man by looking at the way his sons turned out. By that standard, you were one of the most successful men who ever lived. It was an honor to know you, sir. ~ Mike Mitchell Houston, Texas (11/10/2020)
Thanks for serving. ~ A Veteran (11/10/2020)
When Richard came into Wall Drug for coffee time, I would turn his hat backwards and pat his hat. He was such a wonderful person who could take a joke and dish it back. He will be truly missed. ~ Stacey Rapid City, SD (11/9/2020)
So sorry to hear that my friend Curly has passed. It was a pleasure to get to know him last year. May God be with you all as you face this loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Sandra Evans Winona, MS (11/8/2020)
Sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed. ~ Andrew Eisenbraun Rapid City, SD. (11/8/2020)