Robert E. ''Bob'' Maurer

Robert E. ''Bob'' Maurer, 76, of Dover, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001 in Union Hospital.

He was employed as a glazier and had worked for the former Tusco Glass before retiring from union work.

Born April 26, 1924 at Dover, he was son of the late Earl and Edna Rigenbach Maurer.

A Marine veteran of World War II, Bob was a sharpshooter stationed in Iwo Jima and Guam and earned the Purple Heart.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Bob is survived by his wife, Dorothy Swinderman Maurer whom he wed on June 7, 1946.

Other survivors include:
3 sonsJerry (Lynora) Maurer of Massillon
Steve (Edie) Maurer of Florida
Mike (Kim) Maurer of Dover
4 brothersJack (Eileen) Maurer of Dover
Glenn (Thelma) Maurer of Dover
Earl (Mary) Maurer, Jr. of Dundee
Tom (Nadine) Maurer of Dover
2 sistersIda & Bob Hearing of Florida
Barb & Ken Sellards of New Phila.
Sister-in-lawGeorgia Maurer of Dover
2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 3 step-grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter
nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother Fred ''Fritz'' Maurer and an infant sister Marjie Lou Maurer.

A private military graveside service will be performed Monday, February 5 in the Ridgecrest Memory Gardens. There are no public services. Friends may call in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover on Sunday from 1-4pm.

Those unable to attend, or wishing to share a fond memory, may sign the online register book for Bob by visiting the ''online obituaries'' link on our website at www.tolandherzig.com.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330-343-6132