John Otis Maeder

CASA GRANDE - John Otis Maeder, 90, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 20, 2015.

Mr. Maeder was born on Jan. 2, 1925, in Stanford, Montana, and was a son of Eugene Maeder and Edith Bullard. He was a naval ship gunner during World War II and later was a Forest Service fire chief. He enjoyed being outdoors and working in his garden.

Survivors include a son, Richard R. Maeder of Casa Grande; two daughters, Margie A. Castillo of Springerville and Vicky Morgan of Portland, Oregon; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia A., and a son, John E. Maeder III.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.