Peter Maurer

Peter Maurer, 80, of Poplar Grove, IL. died Thursday December 9, 2021. Loving father to Peter(Christine Dicks), Paul, Lorraine(Oscar Garcia), and Lynn(Michael McCammond). Beloved brother to the late Lieselottte(late Siegfried Keil), Halina Glowacki(late Anthony Genaro), and Stanley Glowacki(Ellen Huizinga). Grandfather to 11 grandchildren, and great great-grandfather to 6. Uncle to many nieces and nephews as well. We all will miss him greatly. Born Heinz Peter Maurer on February 13, 1941 in Darmstadt Germany. At the age of 12 he took the difficult journey with his sister, Lielselotte, on the ship The Italia from Europe to reunite with his mother, stepfather, and little sister Halina in Chicago IL. He became a citizen of the United States on August 25, 1959. Peter graduated from Lane Technical High School in Chicago June 22, 1960. At that time Lane Tech was an all-boys school. He joined the Army in August of that year and proceeded to do a tour in Korea before being honorably discharged. Peter received his pilots license from Lloyd Flying Service in 1971. He worked part time as a flight instructor for years while also working most of his career as a tool and dye machinist at Union Special. Peter retired in 2005. While retired, Peter enjoyed volunteering at the Keen Age Center, spending time with friends and family, cruising, traveling, and golfing. Memorial visitation Wednesday 4:00 pm until the time of his service 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. In lieu of flowers donations to one of his three favorite charities would be appreciated: Lane Tech Alumni Association, Belvidere YMCA or the Keen Age Center 2141 Henry Luckow Ln, Belvidere, IL. 61008 would be appreciated.