Maiers, Charles J.

retirement in 1985. He served on the Holy Cross City and Parish councils and on the board of directors at Farley State Bank. In 1999, he was named Holy Cross Citizen of the Year.

Following retirement, Charlie and Cele were proud to be Winter Texans for 18 years. He enjoyed many hours woodworking, manicuring his yard, golfing and entertaining family and friends. In 2011, Charlie proudly participated in the Dubuque Area Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. He referred to this experience as one of the highlights of his life. As a veteran, the American flag held special meaning to him and was always in sight wherever he resided.

He enjoyed lifelong memberships in the Sherrman-Peterson American Legion Post 656 and the Edward Lake VFW Post 7736.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Cele; five children, John (Sybil) of Atlanta, Ga., Jane (Stan) Gassmann of Dubuque, Peggy Driscoll (Bob Hoffman) of Dubuque, JoAnn (Jay) Hepner of Cedar Rapids and Lynn (Allen) Jaeger of Waunakee, Wis.: 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three siblings, Rosemary (John) Lane of Rockville, Md., James (Mary) Maiers of Holy Cross and Sister Alice Maiers of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and sisters-in-law and two nephews.

Memorials are preferred to the Dubuque Area Honor Flight or Hospice of Dubuque.

Special thanks to the staff at Oak Park Place and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care and kindness.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Published Aug. 25, 2013 in The Gazette