Maurice (Maury) Thomas Ehinger, 93, died on Sunday April 5, 2020, in Fort Wayne, IN., after losing his battle to COVID-19. He was a dedicated, selfless and very loving husband of 73 years, to Dolores, his High School sweetheart. As the father of 6 children, and grandfather to 35, Maury viewed his family as his ultimate gift in life. He treasured them “and made sure we knew it every time we saw him”. He was humble at fault. He found extreme joy from being the center of his family, but he never wanted to be the center of attention. He excelled at photography (MTE Pictorials) and was an extraordinary middle school teacher for 30 years, having received his Master’s in Education from Indiana University. He will be remembered for his hilarious, quick twist on words and phrases, which were second to none. Maury proudly served in the U.S. Army, during WWII. He was an avid outdoorsman, and for the better part of his life there was no better place to be than Upper Michigan. Above all, he was a man of great faith. He loved God and it radiated in his selfless actions. Surviving are his wife Dolores Ehinger of Ft. Wayne, IN. Sons Gary (Karrie) Ehinger of Albion, IN., Tim Ehinger of London England, daughters Karen VanCleave of Ft. Wayne, IN , Abigail Ehinger of Ft. Wayne, IN, son n law Denny Kearney, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Maury was preceded in death by son, Randy Ehinger and daughter Maureen Kearney. His family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the nurses at Lutheran Hospital who stepped in during this time when family was unable to visit, and who comforted and cared for him like family in his final hours, despite their personal risks. A private mass will be conducted at St. Peter Catholic Church and burial in Catholic Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne IN. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccomband sons.com
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