John George Maierle, 68, of Summerville, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Summerville Medical Center.
A memorial mass will be held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10:30 at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Burial will be private.
John was born August 2, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late John M. Maierle and Katherine Skorija Maierle. He was a graduate of Salesian High School, Detroit, Michigan and he attended General Motors Institute. He was a 25 year member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed sports and watching his grandchildren. He was a retired mechanical engineer with Cummins and was a member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church.
Surviving are:
wife: Rose M. Maierle of Lexington, daughter: Suzanne M. Castine (David) of Gilbert, SC, son: Michael E. Maierle (Samantha) of Mount Pleasant. 2 grandsons: Robert and Adam Maierle, 1 sister: Kathy Petonke (Doug) of Dayton, Ohio. A sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Nieces, nephews, step great grandchildren and cousins.