Obituary of Jeannette L Maurer

Jeannette L "Jean" Maurer, age 94, of Cold Spring, NJ passed on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Cape Regional Medical Center. Jeannette was born January 4, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA; and has been a Cape May area resident since 1927. She is the daughter of the late Frank L Sr. and the late Katharine (Moore) Rosell. Jean was a 1939 graduate of Middle Township High School; worked at the Rio Grande Post Office from 1950 to 1972 (instigated mail delivery there) becoming the "Officer in Charge"; and later served as Postmaster at Post Office in Cape May Point, NJ from 1973 to 1976. She was a member of the Rio Grande Bible Baptist Church since the age of 12; a former member of the Rio Grande Fire Company Auxiliary (1948-1973); past Matron of Arbutus Chapter # 146 (1960-1961); and a member of the Order of Eastern Star (for 68 years). Jean spent 35 years as a "snow bird" with her second husband Fred, wintering in Florida. She enjoyed being with family, reading, gardening, knitting, many fishing trips, and of course many pet dogs – her last being "Foxy". Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Frank L Rosell, Jr. and wife Peggy; her sister Katherine M Peterson and husband William; her sister Marion E Wright and husband James; her son Ralph Raymond Peterson in 1977; her stepson Frederick T Maurer in 2012; her first husband Lucius E Peterson in 1966; and her second husband Frederick J Maurer in 2012. She is survived by her son: Lewis E (Joanne) Peterson; her step daughter Linda J (Edward) Gordon; her step son Glenn T (Lyda) Maurer; her daughter-in-law C. Ellen Peterson; and her step daughter-in-law Patricia Maurer. Also surviving are: six grandchildren and spouses, 13 step grandchildren and spouses; eight great-grandchildren; 23 step great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 1 step great-great grandchild; and many nieces & nephews. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery, 780 Seashore Rd, Cold Spring, NJ 08204. The family suggests donations in Jean's memory to Rio Grande Bible Church, 1107 Delsea Dr, Rio Grande, NJ 08242. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.