Ray L. Maurer, 87 of Forrest passed away on Monday October 19, 2009 at 5:00PM at his residence.
Ray was born August 15, 1922 in Peoria, a son of Alf and Clara (Heinold) Maurer. He attended Forrest High School. In January of 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was an airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in February of 1946.
His parents, one brother, Donald and three brother-in-laws preceded him in death.
Ray retired from Hart Carter in Gridley in 1986. Once retired, he explored his love for music by learning to play the organ, guitar, accordion, piano, harmonica, electric guitar and the violin without ever learning to read a single note of music. He volunteered at Fairview Haven in Fairbury for 12 years, playing the organ. Between the music playing and learning he would make badges and fridge magnets for relatives and family friends, or anyone that he could get an address for. At last count he had made over 1000 including some that had been sent to England and China.
He was a member of the J.A. Folwell American Legion Post #174 in Forrest.
His brief battle with cancer was handled with grace and faith in the Lord. He will be greatly missed in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Ray was born August 15, 1922 in Peoria, a son of Alf and Clara (Heinold) Maurer. He attended Forrest High School. In January of 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was an airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in February of 1946.
His parents, one brother, Donald and three brother-in-laws preceded him in death.
Ray retired from Hart Carter in Gridley in 1986. Once retired, he explored his love for music by learning to play the organ, guitar, accordion, piano, harmonica, electric guitar and the violin without ever learning to read a single note of music. He volunteered at Fairview Haven in Fairbury for 12 years, playing the organ. Between the music playing and learning he would make badges and fridge magnets for relatives and family friends, or anyone that he could get an address for. At last count he had made over 1000 including some that had been sent to England and China.
He was a member of the J.A. Folwell American Legion Post #174 in Forrest.
His brief battle with cancer was handled with grace and faith in the Lord. He will be greatly missed in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Ray L. Maurer, 87 of Forrest passed away on Monday October 19, 2009 at 5:00PM at his residence.
Ray was born August 15, 1922 in Peoria, a son of Alf and Clara (Heinold) Maurer. He attended Forrest High School. In January of 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was an airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in February of 1946.
His parents, one brother, Donald and three brother-in-laws preceded him in death.
Ray retired from Hart Carter in Gridley in 1986. Once retired, he explored his love for music by learning to play the organ, guitar, accordion, piano, harmonica, electric guitar and the violin without ever learning to read a single note of music. He volunteered at Fairview Haven in Fairbury for 12 years, playing the organ. Between the music playing and learning he would make badges and fridge magnets for relatives and family friends, or anyone that he could get an address for. At last count he had made over 1000 including some that had been sent to England and China.
He was a member of the J.A. Folwell American Legion Post #174 in Forrest.
His brief battle with cancer was handled with grace and faith in the Lord. He will be greatly missed in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Ray was born August 15, 1922 in Peoria, a son of Alf and Clara (Heinold) Maurer. He attended Forrest High School. In January of 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps where he was an airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in February of 1946.
His parents, one brother, Donald and three brother-in-laws preceded him in death.
Ray retired from Hart Carter in Gridley in 1986. Once retired, he explored his love for music by learning to play the organ, guitar, accordion, piano, harmonica, electric guitar and the violin without ever learning to read a single note of music. He volunteered at Fairview Haven in Fairbury for 12 years, playing the organ. Between the music playing and learning he would make badges and fridge magnets for relatives and family friends, or anyone that he could get an address for. At last count he had made over 1000 including some that had been sent to England and China.
He was a member of the J.A. Folwell American Legion Post #174 in Forrest.
His brief battle with cancer was handled with grace and faith in the Lord. He will be greatly missed in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
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