Dean Maurer, 76, of Marshall, IL passed away at 8:16 AM Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born on May 20, 1940 in rural Edgar County, IL to Wilbur Sr. and Clara Catherine Shonk Maurer. He was a retired mechanic. Mr. Maurer is survived by his wife Maxine of Marshall, IL.; one daughter Pam Pruiett of Marshall, IL., two sons Tony (Joyce) Martin of Marshall, IL. and Jeff (Tina) Maurer of Marshall, IL.; one sister Rosa Lee Smith of Marshall, IL.; six grandchildren, Beverly (Chris) Williams, Daniel Pruiett, Sawyer Maurer, Alexis (Kristi) Mattox, Amber Leigh Maurer, and Stephanie Hiatt; five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, several nieces, nephews, cousins and Special Friends Russell Patterson and Family. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Irene Eldredge, Maybelle Wilson, Mary Maurer, and Betty Wright and three brothers, Harold “Bud” Maurer, Wilbur Maurer Jr. and Robert Maurer. He was a member of New Hope Church, Wheelhorse collector, loved antique tractors and was an avid outdoorsman and mushroom hunter. Funeral Services will be held at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL at 1:00 PM Saturday February 18 with Rev. Jim Shumaker and Rev. Paul Cooper officating. Burial will follow in the Forsythe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clark County Antique Power Club. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com