Charles J. Maurer's Obituary
Charles J. Maurer, 87, of Fairview Park, passed away July 23, 2016.
Born on April 14, 1929 in Rochester, NY to Charles and Hilda Maurer (both deceased); beloved husband of the late Ruth Maurer (nee Chambers); cherished father of Thomas Maurer and Karen Maurer.
Charlie gave meaning to what is known as the “American Dream”. It was humble beginnings, which started with a life-long partnership to his loving wife, Ruthie, and soon after created American Handling Equipment Company, which thrived for over 40 years. Charlie was also a founding member of the Avon Oaks Country Club (1959) and was a member of Storage Consultants of America and of Business Advisors of Cleveland.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 12 – 2 PM at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, OH where funeral services will commence at 2 PM. Entombment will immediately follow in the Westwood Abbey Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Return to Golf, 5840 Canterbury Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070.
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