Donald "Jake" Mauer, Jr.

Donald “Jake” Mauer Jr., 66, longtime resident of St Paul, MN passed peacefully at his home in Braham, MN on January 17th, 2023 after battling lung cancer and LEMS disease. Jake is preceded in death by his parents, Donald “Jake” Mauer Sr. and Doris (nee Christen) Mauer, and father-in-law, Michael M. Tierney.

He was a proud graduate of St. Columba Grade School and St. Agnes High School, where he made many lifelong friends. Jake’s career was spent working for Awards by Hammond of St. Paul, where he enjoyed his coworkers and customers alike. After his early retirement, Jake and his wife, Teresa, were able to move to Braham, MN, where they enjoyed 15 years of living in the beautiful countryside. Jake was able to hunt and fish often, and share his love of the outdoors with family, friends, and grandchildren.

His family will remember him as a father who never made excuses, and could always be counted on for being there, present in each and every moment of their growing up. He often coached the boys’ youth teams as well as the men’s baseball team, Air Freight Unlimited. His fatherly influence and mentorship were felt by many. Jake instilled his values in his sons as well as the importance of being kind and fair to all.  He was faithfully devoted to his wife, Teresa, and loved spending every minute with her.  The two loved traveling together to see family and friends and attend sporting events. Jake’s utmost priority was his family and close friends, and he demonstrated that love through his constant concern for their well-being. 

Jake is a survived by his loving wife of nearly 45 years, Teresa (nee Tierney), as well as his children Jake (Rachel), Bill (Stephanie), and Joe (Maddie), and 10 grandchildren; Malia, Lauren, Nick, Jakie, Jack, Maren, Emily, Andy, Sam, and Charles Joseph “Chip”.

Jake also is survived by his in-laws; Phyllis Tierney, Mary Tierney, Mark Tierney, John (Tara Sullivan) Tierney, Jean (Andy) Holt, Coleen (Tim) Boeckman, Mike (Leslie) Tierney, Anne Vance, and Joan (Eric) Robey.  He is also survived by the long-time companion of Jake’s father, Marlene Wardell and her family.

The family would also like to recognize Dr. Walter Wilson of the Mayo Clinic, and the entire staff there who offered their loving support while caring for Jake.

Jake’s visitation will be on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, between 4pm - 8pm at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, 2130 Dale St N. Roseville, MN.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126.  A one-hour visitation will precede the funeral Mass.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly donate to the Catholic school of your choice, the Catholic Athletic Association (CAA), 1079 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, or the Mayo Clinic.