

Richard (Dick) Thomas Maurer, age 62, of Lansing, went to his eternal home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 24, 2015. Dick graduated from O'Rafferty High School in 1970 and obtained two Masters Degrees from Michigan State University. He was a high school teacher for the Lansing School District for 29 years helping young students find their path in life. Dick taught Special Education in Ionia and helped organize Special Olympics in Lansing. Running, table tennis, kayaking and music were his lifelong passions. He cherished every moment he was able to spend with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Carol Joy Beard and John M. Maurer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Maggie: his children Andy (Sally), Jason and Amy (Kimber): his grandchildren Emmy, CeCe, Alex, Joaquin: his brothers John, Mike, Jim, Joe and his sisters Marian, Jan, Kady, Tina and Denise; special friend Mary Roszel; the mother of his children Michelle (Dave) Barker and many other dear friends. The family wishes to express special thanks to Breslin Cancer Institute and St. Lawrence Hospice of Lansing for their loving care of Dick in his last few days. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 28th from 6 - 8 pm with a vigil at 7:00 pm at Tiffany Funeral Home 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Mass will be held Wednesday April 29, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Gerard Church, 4437 W. Willow, Lansing, with Father John Klein officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
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