Maurice L. Schroer, 88, 312 Briarwood Drive, Coldwater, died Sept. 16, 2009, at his residence.

He was born March 10, 1921, in Fort Recovery to August and Emma Wiegel Schroer. On June 12, 1948, he married Irma Heckler, who died Feb. 28, 1983.

Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn (Ron) Gruss, Rockford; a companion, Bertha Selhorst, Coldwater; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Joseph Schroer; and an infant sister.

He retired from the former Mersman Company, Celina. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and a former member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He also was a member of the American Legion, Fort Recovery, and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Coldwater.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Anthony church, the Rev. Richard Walling officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. today and 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.