Franklin Delano Maurer

North Augusta, SC – Funeral Services for Mr. Franklin Delano Maurer, 90, who entered into rest January 14, 2024, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Dr. Paul W. Noe officiating. Interment will follow in Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 o’clock. Mr. Maurer was born September 9, 1933, to the late Clarence and Amy Maurer. He was raised in Bridgeton, NJ and graduated from Monmouth College, being the first of his family to graduate from college. Mr. Maurer was a proud patriot who loved his country and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After serving three years of active duty, he continued his service in the Navy Reserves and retired after 38 years as a Commander. During his career he worked as a civilian with the Department of Army as a communication and education specialist. He was stationed with the signal school at Ft. Monmouth, NJ prior to his transfer to Ft. Gordon, GA. Mr. Maurer was stationed in Germany for four years and South Korea for four years. He settled in North Augusta, SC and made it his home for over 50 years. In his retirement, he volunteered with the Merriwether Fire Department as a fireman and fire commissioner. Mr. Maurer had a passion for the outdoors and loved spending time on the water, especially boating and fishing. Mr. Maurer enjoyed bowling, small game hunting, and was an avid golfer. He traveled the world and even made a trip to the Amazon Rainforest in his senior years. Mr. Maurer was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and lived a life of service to his country, his family, and to God. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Maureen Maurer; five brothers, Charles Maurer, Norman Maurer, John Maurer, Theodore Maurer, and Herbert Trout; three sisters, Lilian Sagione, Sadie Kirstein, and Ellen Morro. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his children, Deborah McGugan (Scott Wildes), Daniel Maurer (Tammi), and Howard Maurer; a brother, Donald Maurer, Sr. (Maureen); two sisters, Helen DeMaris and Shirley Pangburn; a grandchild, Mark Saler; and his former son-in-law, Wayne McGugan. Pallbearers will be Scott Wiles, Wayne McGugan, and Daniel Maurer. Memorials may be made to Golden Harvest Food Bank, www.goldenharvest.org

Tributes

Franklin Delano Maurer

September 9, 1933 - January 14, 2024