MENDON, UTAH: Arthur Dean Maurer 77, passed away on October 18, 2006 at his home with family at his side, after a valiant struggle with leukemia.

He was born September 29, 1929 to Arthur L. Maurer and Mary Louise Bodrero. He was raised in Nibley, Utah and Dean attended South Cache High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served four years during the Korean War.

He was a member of the LDS church and held several positions there. Dean married Geraldine Kidman Krambule on June 8, 1955. Together they raised five children: Steven K Krambule (Janeen), Michael K Krambule, Shelley M Dewar, Kathey Bracken (Michael), Rickey Dean Maurer (Maryaret).

He lived in Mendon his entire married life. He was one of the first firemen in town; a member of the Wildlife Federation, and president of the irrigation company. Dean worked for forty years as an operating engineer on all types of heavy equipment. Some of his many projects included the Utah Central Water Project, the Jordanelle Dam Project and the gas line to California.

Besides construction Dean was a cattle rancher and farmer. He was always working. At age 70 he built a subdivision in Nibley.

He loved to hunt and enjoyed family outings at the families Bear Lake home.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents and two of his brothers, Richard and Kenneth.

He is survived by his wife, all his children, 27 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, a brother Keith and sister DeeAnn Cole.

The family wants to thank Dr. Ali Ben Jacob and his staff and Alpine Hospice for all their kindness and loving support.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 23 in the Mendon 1st Ward Chapel at 12:00 PM. A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 Sunday evening October 22 at the Allen Hall Mortuary and also prior to the funeral from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Mendon 1st Ward Chapel (20 North 100 West).

Interment will be in the Mendon Cemetery with a military tribute. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.