William F. “Willie” Maier Aug. 23, 1936-Jan. 14, 2023

William F. “Willie” Maier, 86, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Franz and Theresa (Kahlhammer) Maier. Willie married Patricia Young on Aug. 23, 1958, she preceded him in death on April 30, 2016. Willie is survived by his daughter, Kathleen A. Bailey of Altoona; a grandson, Billy Bailey of Altoona; three great-grandchildren: Kailynn, Levi and Ava Bailey; and his sister, Pauline Rowan (Dave) of Allentown. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory W. Maier and his stepfather, Emil Bartnick. Willie was a 1954 graduate of Altoona High School. He retired from W.S. Lee & Sons as a Supervisor after 44 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Willie was a member at the Heidelberg Country Club and the Unter Uns. He played baseball for the Fort Walton Beach Jets which is a Washington Senators farm team. He pitched in the Altoona City League and coached basketball for St. Mary’s in the Altoona Parochial League for many years. Willie also enjoyed attending the Musikfest in Bethlehem every year. Friends will be received from 9-11:30 am on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. A funeral Mass will follow at noon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 5th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that contributions be made in Willie’s memory to: St. Mary’s Memorial Fund, 1405 5th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences can be offered at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.