Reynold “Reiny” M. Maier, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam surrounded by his family.
Reiny was born on October 20, 1922 in Beaver Dam, the son of Edward J. and Theresa (Geissinger) Maier. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School and was united in marriage to Irene Immerfall on November 25, 1944 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. He worked as a linotype operator for the Daily Citizen up until his retirement. Reiny was a loving father and dearly enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed socializing and playing cards. He was a sports fanatic, especially football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, formerly St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Reiny is survived by his children, Reiny J. (Janis) Maier of Manitowoc, Janice (Harold) Shaw of West Bend, Joanne (Gregory) Beranek of Watertown and Kathleen (Steven) Voigt of Beaver Dam; his sister, Phyllis Schutte of Brookfield; grandchildren, Tamara, Christina, Missy, Jill, James, Brian and Mark; great-grandchildren, Lily Grace, Carson Paul, Anna Sue, Travis, Alison, Keira, Amy, Ashley, Kaitlyn, McKenzie and Tyler; two step-grandchildren, Michael and Leah; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Reiny was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene in 2003; one brother; four sisters and other relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Reiny will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam with Father Mike Erwin as Celebrant. Burial will take place at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Dam, followed by a luncheon served at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam.
Visitation for Reiny will be held prior to the Mass at St. Katharine Drexel Parish on Thursday, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Memorials in Reiny’s name may be directed to St. Katharine Drexel School.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family’s guest book at www.cstonefs.com
