George W. Maher, 84, formerly of Brookings, died at a Rapid City nursing home on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Visitation is 3-5 p.m. on Sunday at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, with a 7 p.m. vigil service at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rapid City. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with viewing for one hour before. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial at Black Hills National Cemetery at 1 p.m. 

He is survived by his nine children, Michael (Lori) Maher of Brookings, David (Kathy) Maher of Madison, Mark Maher, Patty Maher, and Shelly Baustian, all of Rapid City, Bill (Ingrid) Maher of Burnsville, Minnesota, Bob (Phyllis) Maher of Celina, Texas, Kathy (Richard) Anderson and Greg (Sue) Maher of Rapid City; 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; sisters, Donna (Tom) Dunklin of Fresno, California and Mary (Larry) Price of Brookings, two sisters-in-law, Verna Rensch of San Mateo, California, and Darlene Walsh of Brookings; brother-in-law, Burton Alexander of Edwards, Missouri; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and a very special friend and hunting partner, Rob Mudge of Rapid City.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dona in 1998; his parents, Steve and Arla Maher; sister and brother-in-law, Anastasia and George Gebhart; brother, Stephen (Buzz) Maher; and grandson, Shane Maher; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Jenice Alexander; and sister- in-law, Retha Alexander Day.

A memorial has been established to Clarkson Healthcare of Rapid City. Friends may sign George’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com.