Althea Maurer, of Antigo, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at KHTCR-Eastview. She was 89 years old. She was born on March 7, 1923 in Antigo, a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Mettler) Hruska. She married Edward Maurer on January 27, 1951 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1983.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1942.

Mrs. Maurer was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory Company for over 30 years beginning in 1943 and concluding when the local factory closed.

She was a member of the Deerbrook and Neffswitch Women's clubs and enjoyed playing cards, sewing and gardening.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by five sisters Bernice Tomany, Gladys Savina, Evelyn Seidl, Libby Peukert, Angeline Lukas; six brothers Ervin, Everett, Edward, Kenneth, Arthur and John Hruska.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 at Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Omer Kelley officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until the time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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