Phillip Maurer

Phillip D. Maurer, age 77, passed away on February 28, 2013 in Lansing, Michigan. Phil was born October 26, 1935 in Springport, Michigan, the son of Leslie and Marguerite ( Cochran) Maurer. He married Barbara Martens on May 29, 1965 in Riley Township, Michigan and she survives him. Phil was a retired postal worker, member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and member of the St. Johns American Legion Post #153.

Along with his wife, Phil is survived by his children, Kathy (Walt) Conley, Penny (Jeff) Hunt, Pam Kelly (Bill Drury), Jeff (Missy) Maurer and Becky (Dean) Reed; grandchildren, Jason (Tina), Ryan (Alicia), Kammy (Ashly), Jason, Conner, Cade, Brennan, Trever, Avery, Olivia, Aiden, Hunter, Gage and Colten; great grandchildren, Kelsie, Gabbi, Harley, Gavin, Carson and Brody. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Amy Martens, Pat Martens, Rita (Keith) Herbold and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Max (Sue), Donny (Sue) Maurer, in-laws, Raymond and Margaret Martens and great granddaughter, Abbey.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 4, 2013 at the St. Johns Lutheran Church Burial will follow at the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Bryan Salminen officiating. The family will receive friends at 2-4 P.M. Sunday, March 3rd at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns and one hour prior to the service at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or the St. Johns Lutheran Church. Military services will be provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.