Doris M. Maurer, age 92, a life-long Manitowoc County resident, entered her eternal home on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Dimensions Assisted Living, Manitowoc.
Doris was born on March 1, 1933 in Kiel to the late Benjamin and Nelda Rehm Manz. She graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1951. On June 30, 1956, Doris married Alan D. Maurer at Kiel Reformed Church. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2014.
Doris enjoyed the outdoors. She loved spending time in the garden, or simply sitting under a shade tree watching birds at the feeder. She had a particular green thumb growing violets and many other plants. Fishing was her favorite sport, spending many days with her husband catching bluegills and perch. Doris kept herself occupied with her many talents, serving others in her unique ways. She knitted hats for newborn babies, and created a variety of items using yarn and needlework. Doris and Alan volunteered their time at Aurora Medical Center and the Red Cross, providing transportation to appointments for those in need. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc.
Doris was a devoted mother and dutiful wife. Doris loved honoring and keeping family traditions, particularly at Christmas. She enjoyed good health and loved planning and taking camping vacations with her husband, Alan, and their children. She willingly made any necessary sacrifices for the betterment of her family. Her passing leaves a tremendous void in the lives of all who loved her.
Survivors include two sons: David (Sue) Maurer, Verona; Dennis (Diana) Maurer, San Antonio, Texas; daughter: Nancy Maurer, Crivitz; brother: Ralph, Kiel; two grandchildren; 1 step grandchild and 4 great grandchildren; also nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Alan, her parents, Benjamin and Nelda Manz, her brother, Donald and an infant sister.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24th at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 N. Water Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Jonathan Huehn will officiate with burial to take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends for visitation at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on June 24th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service and luncheon at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Maurer family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alan D. and Doris M. Maurer Memorial Fund at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1712 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
