OBIT: Robert J. "R.J." MAUST, 2006, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- MAUST, Robert J. (R. J.) 02/02/06 Daily American Robert J. (R.J.) Maust, 89, Berlin, died Feb. 1, 2006, at Somerset Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1916, in Berlin, a son of Francis A. and Mary (Coleman) Maust. Preceded in death by parents; his wife, Betty Lou (Hoppert); brothers, Donald, Ward and Eugene; and sisters, Pauline Walker and Marion Hittie. Survived by children David (Joyce) Maust, Berlin; Doretta (Greg) Gardner, Berlin; Danny (Kimberly) Maust, Tionesta; Dale Maust (Michele), Berlin; Daphne Maust (Randy), Berlin; Deneen (James) Baer, Friedens; grandchildren, Angela, Zachary, Rachael, Jeremy, Jennifer, Carrie, Benjamin, Landon, Desmond, Danyial and Millie; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Taylor, Cameron, Sydney, Edwin, Darin and Jonas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived by a brother, Dwight (Marjorie) Maust, Berlin; and sisters, Ella Hittie, Berlin; Evelyn Ringler, Berlin; and Ruth Menear, Shanksville. RJ was a farmer and a truck driver for Maust Brothers. He was a member of the Tri-County Pony, Horse and Mule Pulling Association. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Ralph Landis and the Rev. Robert Hauger officiating. Interment Berlin IOOF Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to ÒIn TouchÓ Hospice, 223 S. Pleasant Ave. Suite 103, Somerset, PA 15501 or the American Cancer Society 168 W. Union St., Somerset, PA 15501.