Walter J. Maurer age 81 North Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning. Born in Louisville to the late Mello and Alice (Haren) Maurer he was also preceded in death by his daughter Colleen Maurer, two brothers and one sister. He attended Louisville High School and was an Army veteran. Prior to retirement, Walter was a self-employed home builder. He is survived by his wife Rita (Arnold) Maurer, children Maureen (Bill) Johnson, David (Kathie) Maurer, Walter Maurer Jr, step-children Terry Brown, John Galinis, Mark (Lori) Galinis, Denise (Ed) Cassanetto, Diane (Peter) Collette, Joe Galinis, 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, the mother of Walter's children Jean (Mulcahy) Maurer, 4 sisters, one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2pm with a Memorial service to follow at 3:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.