James Ronald Maher Sr., age 71 of Austin, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Ann Maher. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Maher; sons, Richard Maher and wife Mitzi and James Maher, Jr. and wife Michelle; daughters, Debra Maher, Colleen Lewis and husband Danny McGee and Karen Hall and husband, Roger; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and 4 brothers. The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, August, 4, 2007 and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 5, 2007 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2007 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com