Robert P. Maurer, age 90, of Riverside, CA, formerly of Hegins, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023.

He was born on Saturday, May 6, 1933, in Hegins, a son of the late Elmer E Maurer and the late Mae L (Hauck) Maurer.

Robert was a 1951 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

He worked in Hegins area coal mines, then relocated to California in 1968, and then was a heavy equipment operator for the City of Corona and later at an avocado ranch in Hemet,CA until his retirement.

Robert loved his trips home to Pennsylvania to spend time with his family. He enjoyed going to the Fountain Diner and Traci's Place.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty A (Herb) Maurer, daughter, Tina M Krammes, grandson, Kole A Harris, brother, Clyde Maurer, and a sister, Marilyn Kehler..

He is survived by his wife Mary Maurer, of Riverside, CA.

He is also survived by a daughter, Bonnie D (Harvey Barry) Maurer of Pine Grove; son, Rahn C (Jackie) Maurer of Lykens; two grandsons, Korey Harris and Chad Deitrich; two granddaughters, Nikole Deitrich and Kristin Calvin; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at Fountain Community Cemetery, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .