Thomas Omar Maurer

Thomas Omar Maurer, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 10, 2022.

Tom was born on December 3, 1935, the son of John and Germaine (Hebert) Maurer. He was a graduate of Nashville High School and Michigan State University. On July 30, 1960, Tom married Sharon Jean Moffatt in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they enjoyed nearly 62 years together.

Tom retired from Hastings Area School System, where he was a High School mathematics teacher for 31 years. He was a devout member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He loved his family and friends dearly. Tom loved his extended "kids" – all of his students - and encouraged all to continue to learn at a higher level. He played guitar in the bluegrass band, Thornapple River Boys. Music was very important to Tom, especially singing the MSU Fight Song and Alma Mater, "Shadows" …always a proud Saxon and Spartan!

Tom was preceded in death by his parents John and Germaine Maurer, siblings Roger Maurer, Don Maurer, Alice Keeler, Peter Maurer, Joseph (Dutch) Maurer, Julius Maurer, Germaine Maurer, and Victor Maurer.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by five sons: Joe (Janet) Maurer, Ed (Kelly) Maurer, Tom (Kathy) Maurer, Steve (Stacy) Maurer, Doug (Kristen) Maurer; two daughters: Teresa (Eric) Heide and Shari Dick; 15 grandchildren: Joshua (Caitlin) Maurer, Jackie Maurer, Ashley (Alex) Goodroe, Grant (Margo) Heide, Kevin (Shelby) Maurer, Steven Maurer, Luke (Ashley) Heide, Christine (Adam) Khanfar, Becky (Garrett) Amstutz, Matthew Maurer, Elizabeth Heide, Allison Dick, Samantha Dick, Adam Maurer, Ben Maurer; 13 great-grandchildren: Natalie, Celia, Annabelle and Tobin Maurer; Jaci, Liam, Landon and Levi Goodroe; Loralye, Declan and Keenan Heide; and Adalyn and Averie Maurer (and three more great-grandchildren on the way); siblings Martha Maurer, Richard (Ina) Maurer, Edgar Maurer, Gerry (Art) Orzula, and Susan (John) Bahs; and family friends Jeff (Barb) Denny, Aaron (Liv) Denny, and Megan (Jeremy) Dobbin.

Memorial contributions in memory of Tom can be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF), https://tinyurl.com/Hastings-HEEF, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings MI, 49058.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 PM and again from 6:00-8:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 3:00 PM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (There will not be a procession to the cemetery following the service). All are welcome to gather in fellowship at 4:30 PM following the Mass at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .