Walter Lawrence “Larry” Maurer, age 73 of Gainesville, GA passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014. Larry was born and raised in San Antonio, TX where he graduated from Central Catholic High School and went on to graduate from Rice University. He received his commission in the US Navy, where he served his country. After three tours of duty in Vietnam, he moved his family to East Cobb where he founded North Star Management Systems, Inc. Larry retired to the Landings in Savannah, GA, where he enjoyed being on the board of the Navy League, playing pickle ball, tennis and bocce. Larry loved God, his country and his family. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Teddy Sands Maurer; three daughters, Christy (Kevin) Utberg, Laurie (Wes) Simons, Nikki (Jeff) Collier; a son, Jay (Andrea) Maurer. Larry was known as “Papa” to his 11 grandchildren: Madison, Courtney and Ryan Utberg, Sarah Grace, Ben and Addie Simons , Avery and Jack Collier, Will, Sam and Lilly Maurer. A catholic mass will be held Wednesday, October 29th at 11 am at the Catholic Church of St. Ann. Burial will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 at H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Funeral Home.
