Joseph Russell "Whitey" Maurer

Joseph Russell "Whitey" Maurer, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on Saturday, December 11, 1954, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Albert Maurer and the late Angelina Vicaro Maurer.

Joseph was a proud fireman with the Hammond and Independence Fire Department.

Joseph is survived by his children, Chandra McKinney (Sean), Amber Broussard (Dexter), Brandyn Maurer (Destiny), and Kyle Maurer; grandchildren, Tyler, Jourdan, Emmah, Dexter Jr., Annah, Will, Brileigh, Braelyn, Bransyn, Layden, Cruz, Carson, and Cameron; nieces, Debra, Pamela, Donna, and Joanne; and nephews, George, Anthony, Jason, David, and Tony.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Albert Maurer; brother, Anthony Otto Maurer; and sister, Josephine Marie Bergeron.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 8:30 am until the funeral service begins at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, Louisiana.