In Memory Of
John B. Maher
1930
2016
John B. Maher
March 18, 1930 — June 1, 2016
John B. Maher, age 86, of Casper, Wyoming passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016 at home, surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with cancer. John was born on March 18, 1930 in Midwest, Wyoming to Arthur J. and Doris Marie (Sparks) Maher. John graduated from Midwest High School in 1948.
John spent much of his youth in the Midwest and Buffalo areas. He began working at the age of 13 and enjoyed fishing, hiking, rock collecting and exploring his love of the outdoors. John graduated from Midwest High School in 1948.
In 1951, he married Alice Hirsch. They had 2 daughters, Sherri and Laura Christine (Christy) and a son, Douglas (Doc). Alice preceded him in death after a lengthy illness.
John served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict. After his tour of duty, John attended the University of Wyoming and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education and his Master's Degree from the University of Colorado in Fort Collins.
He began teaching Mathematics and Industrial Arts at Dean Morgan Junior High School in 1960. John dedicated 28 years to teaching and retired from Dean Morgan in 1988.
In 1975, he married Marie Reeb and became stepfather to her 4 children, John, Karen, Anne and Steven.
He was an avid fisherman. You could regularly see him out at Pathfinder on his boat or from the shoreline, reeling in the big ones. John and Marie enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Arizona. He was a true rock hound and a past member of the local Casper Rock Hound Club. He took great pride in his collection of stones and fossils. John could be seen behind the pages of a good western novel, solving a crossword puzzle or jigsaw, playing a board game or card games with Marie and friends, fixing something that needed to be fixed, enjoying coffee with his friends or teaching a grandkid how to properly destruct or construct something perfectly.
For years, John was a long time member of the Masons. He also served in the Shriners for some years. John and Marie were both devoted members of Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church in Casper. When the church closed, they became members of the Christ United Methodist Church. John never met a stranger. His quick wit and endless humor kept his family and friends entertained. He was loved dearly by many people.
John was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Alice, mother, Doris, father, Arthur and daughter Christy. He is survived by his wife Marie of Casper, Wyoming; sister Janice Beaver of Monument, Colorado; sister Meda Malson of Chandler, Arizona; daughter Sherri Rogers of Monument, Colorado; son Doug "Doc" (Karen) Maher of Bunch, Oklahoma; stepchildren John (Norine) Reeb of Casper, Wyoming; Karen Reeb of Half Moon Bay, California, Anne (Lou) Palladino of Half Moon Bay, California and Dr. Steven Reeb of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Christ United Methodist Church, Central Wyoming Hospice and Central Wyoming Senior Center.
Military and Masonic Honors will be held at 9 AM on Thursday, June 9th, at Highland Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 AM at Christ United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Odell officiating.
To share your memories of John or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
John spent much of his youth in the Midwest and Buffalo areas. He began working at the age of 13 and enjoyed fishing, hiking, rock collecting and exploring his love of the outdoors. John graduated from Midwest High School in 1948.
In 1951, he married Alice Hirsch. They had 2 daughters, Sherri and Laura Christine (Christy) and a son, Douglas (Doc). Alice preceded him in death after a lengthy illness.
John served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict. After his tour of duty, John attended the University of Wyoming and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education and his Master's Degree from the University of Colorado in Fort Collins.
He began teaching Mathematics and Industrial Arts at Dean Morgan Junior High School in 1960. John dedicated 28 years to teaching and retired from Dean Morgan in 1988.
In 1975, he married Marie Reeb and became stepfather to her 4 children, John, Karen, Anne and Steven.
He was an avid fisherman. You could regularly see him out at Pathfinder on his boat or from the shoreline, reeling in the big ones. John and Marie enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Arizona. He was a true rock hound and a past member of the local Casper Rock Hound Club. He took great pride in his collection of stones and fossils. John could be seen behind the pages of a good western novel, solving a crossword puzzle or jigsaw, playing a board game or card games with Marie and friends, fixing something that needed to be fixed, enjoying coffee with his friends or teaching a grandkid how to properly destruct or construct something perfectly.
For years, John was a long time member of the Masons. He also served in the Shriners for some years. John and Marie were both devoted members of Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church in Casper. When the church closed, they became members of the Christ United Methodist Church. John never met a stranger. His quick wit and endless humor kept his family and friends entertained. He was loved dearly by many people.
John was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Alice, mother, Doris, father, Arthur and daughter Christy. He is survived by his wife Marie of Casper, Wyoming; sister Janice Beaver of Monument, Colorado; sister Meda Malson of Chandler, Arizona; daughter Sherri Rogers of Monument, Colorado; son Doug "Doc" (Karen) Maher of Bunch, Oklahoma; stepchildren John (Norine) Reeb of Casper, Wyoming; Karen Reeb of Half Moon Bay, California, Anne (Lou) Palladino of Half Moon Bay, California and Dr. Steven Reeb of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Christ United Methodist Church, Central Wyoming Hospice and Central Wyoming Senior Center.
Military and Masonic Honors will be held at 9 AM on Thursday, June 9th, at Highland Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 AM at Christ United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Odell officiating.
To share your memories of John or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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