He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Maher, and six brothers and sisters, daughter-in-law Linn Ottnat, and granddaughter Mindy Maher; survived by daughters: Patti Garwick (Gerald-deceased), Dottie Derden (Leonard), Carol Spurrier, Kathy Leigh (Ron); sons: Bobby (Petra), George (Allyn-deceased), Tom (Ellen), Terry (Denise), Eddie (Rheda); 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren; sister Kathleen (Cary) MacMiller; brother-in-law George (Dolly) Wagner.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at 10:30 am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 6921 Chetwood, Houston, Tx.