Kenosha mayor marks Jan. 30 as Edward W. Maurer Day in honor of 100-year-old WWII veteran

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Kenosha

Edward Maurer, a lifelong resident and World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Kenosha Civil War Museum on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Kenosha mayor marks Jan. 30 as Edward W. Maurer Day in honor of 100-year-old WWII veteran

In honor of his 100th birthday, Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala declared Jan. 30 as Edward W. Maurer Day in honor of Maurer's birthday and his service in WWII.Mauer was born on Jan. 30, 1926 in Kenosha and served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a machinist aboard the U.S.S. Wadsworth with the Pacific Fleet. He then returned to Kenosha after his service where he met his wife Rhea J. Schultz and got married in November 1949. "I appreciate you an…

WWII Vet Celebrates 100th Birthday

Jan. 30, 2026 From the City of Kenosha:  The City of Kenosha honored lifelong resident and World War II veteran Edward W. Maurer on Friday, as Mayor David Bogdala proclaimed Jan. 30 as Edward W. Maurer Day in recognition of Maurer’s 100th birthday and a century of service to country, family and community.Maurer, born Jan. 30, 1926, in Kenosha, served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a machinist aboard the USS Wadsworth with the Pacific Flee…