Maurice W. Day's Obituary
Maurice W. Day, age 80 of Batesville, Indiana, died Friday, November 30, 2007, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. Born September 29, 1927 in Vincennes, Indiana, he is the son of Mamie (Nee: White) and William Day. Mauri managed the Hills Department Store, part of Federated, Inc., in Vincennes for 10 years before moving to Batesville in 1970. Mauri then managed the Nobbe Clothing Store for the next 25 years before retiring in 1992. After retiring, he remained with the store part time for several years.Mauri enjoyed several hobbies and volunteered many hours to civic activities including the Batesville Chamber of Commerce and the Batesville Promotional Association, serving as a past president for both organizations as well as being extremely involved in Junior Achievement, spending several years as its’ president. Being an avid golfer, he was a charter member of Cricket Ridge Golf Course in Batesville. Other pleasures included reading, working crossword puzzles and bowling, where in recent years, he still carried a 185 average.He is survived by daughter Cindy Price of Greencastle, Indiana; son Tim Day of Noblesville, Indiana; step son John “Pike” Fielder of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren, five step grandchildren and former wife June Bredensteiner. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his second wife Mary; step son Ernie “Skip” Fielder; sisters Loretta, Genevieve; Roxie, Phyllis and brother Wesley. Friends may call on the family Monday, December 3rd, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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