Daniel 'Danny' I. Mauer Obituary (1938

Daniel I. Mauer, 80, of Agency, IA passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. As were his wishes, his body has been cremated with burial to be held at a later date. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Daniel I. Mauer was born April 11, 1938 in Stacyville, IA to Frank and Elizabeth Adams Mauer. He attended school for a short time before joining the workforce to help support his family. On July 24, 1970 Danny was united in marriage to Dorothy Medhaug. With this union, Danny not only gained a lifelong companion but also three stepchildren; Howard, Mike and Pamela. He supported his family by working for John Deere in the Quad Cities and later at John Deere Ottumwa Works. He loved his job and cared for his coworkers, eventually becoming a union chairperson for UAW Local 74 to help give his fellow workers a voice in their contract negotiations. Danny retired from John Deere Ottumwa Works in 1995, after many dedicated years to the company. Following retirement, he and Dorothy moved to Agency, IA and made it their home. When Danny wasnt working he enjoyed being in the outdoors. He was skilled at hunting and fishing and knew the best spots to look for mushrooms. He and Dorothy enjoyed spending time at the casinos, but above all enjoyed surrounding themselves with family. He cared deeply for his grandchildren and was a shoulder of comfort and advice when needed. Danny had a gift for telling a good story, whether it was true or not. Those stories and memories they made will remain in the hearts of his family for generations to come. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Mauer and eight siblings, Bill Mauer, Othmar Mauer, Roman Mauer, Arthur Mauer, Orville Mauer, Dale Mauer, Dean Mauer and Angella Grinder. Left to continue his story is his loving wife, Dorothy Mauer of Agency, IA; three stepchildren, Howard (Kyle) Aschenbrenner of Agency, IA, Mike (Michelle) Aschenbrenner of Ottumwa, IA, and Pamela Carter (Melvin Ash) of Birmingham, IA, as well as three children from a previous marriage. He was a loving grandfather to Jamie (Jamie) Aschenbrenner, Patrick Lennox, D.A. (Megan) Carter, Michaele (Tyler) Cook, Crystal (Shane) Weller, and Chelsea Aschenbrenner; two siblings, Darwin Mauer, and Howdy Mauer, as well as several great grandchildren and many extended family and friends.