Carl Joseph Maher son of Leo Thomas Maher and Stella Elizabeth (Laughlin) Maher was born on March 1, 1931 in rural Imogene, Iowa. Carl passed away on May 10, 2013 at Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 82.

Carl attended St. Patrick Academy. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to June Roenfeld on March 30, 1959 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa.

Carl farmed his entire life. He also owned and operated Standard Oil Service Station in Imogene and drove for Wynn's gasoline transport in Omaha. Carl was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Stella Maher, brothers: Tony Maher, Paul Maher, Kenny Maher and Jim Maher, sisters: Helen Carney and Mary Dinovo.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife June Maher of Shenandoah, sons: Brian Maher and wife Marcy of Union, Missouri and Blaine Maher and fiance Dana Lilly of Essex, Iowa, sister Marcella Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, and grandchildren Morgan and Nick Maher of Union, Missouri.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his loss.