Gary James Maier

Gary James Maier October 27, 1947 – January 9, 2007 Gary James Maier, 59, of Hewitt passed away Tuesday, Jan 9, 2007 at home. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.11 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hewitt with Pastors Stephen Rynearson and Donald Olson officiating. The burial will occur at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 18th. Gary was born on October 27, 1947 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Aaron D. Maier and Myrtle E. Ress. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He returned from Vietnam and earned two Master’s Degrees in Educational Supervision and Administration. He and Connie Perales were married in Mission, TX on December 20, 1974. He worked in various school districts around Texas, and retired from LaVega ISD after 19 years of service. He retired in 2004 and spent the last two years enjoying his retirement. Preceding Gary in death were his father and his two brothers, Dennis R. and Nathan D. Maier. Those left behind to honor his memory are his wife of 32 years, Connie Maier; mother, Myrtle Maier; daughter, Donna Tucker of Austin; son, Gary James Maier Jr; his only grandchild, William E. Tucker IV; and many cherished family and friends. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey