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Louis J. Maierhofer, born Ludwig J. Maierhofer Jr., 98, of Hollidaysburg, son of the late Ludwig J. and Magdalena (Heiss) Maierhofer, passed away Saturday at his residence.
Surviving are his daughter, Mary Lou Maierhofer (Harold J. III) Brennecke; and former son-in-law, John C. Rand, MD.; his grandchildren: Heather Sammons, Kelsey (Ib) Isa, Shelby Rand, Nathaniel Rand and Harold Jefferson Brennecke IV; his great-grandchildren: Ashley (Jon) Ludwig, Austin Sammon, Bonnie Sammon, Lily Rand, Noah Isa and Oliver Isa; and a great-great-grandson, Triston Ludwig; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Louis was preceded in death by a son, J. Dwight Maierhofer; a daughter, Claire Anne Rand; granddaughter, Michele
(Maierhofer) Egerter; siblings: Joseph Maierhofer (Louise), Teresa Lang (Walter) and Louise (Victor) Gioiosa; and a very special Aunt Mary Melnick.
Louis was a graduate of Altoona High School and the Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Louis began his working career as the sports editor for the Altoona Tribune; had been the Division Manager for Investors Diversified Division Services Inc., was a part-time instructor at Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, teaching communications; general manager and co-owner of Cove Broadcasting Co. Inc., WKMC-AM and WHPA-FM; and general manager and co-owner of Town, Gown and Community Radio Inc. WTGC Lewisburg.
He was the past chairperson for the Blair County Airport Authority. Louis was a member of the Bavarian Aid Society, the Unter Uns, Heidelberg Country Club, Kiwanis (75 years), Altoona Jaffa Shriners, Lodge of Perfection, Hollidaysburg Lodge No. 220 and Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club. Louis was also a lifetime member of The Society of Broadcast Engineers.
He had been a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona.
Louis enjoyed fishing and gardening, especially seedless tomatoes and cucumbers.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, with Father Mariusz Gorazd, celebrant.
Committal will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Altoona.
The family suggests contributions be made in Louis's memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Burn Center, c/o: Jaffa Mosque, P.O. Box 1984, Altoona, PA 16603.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.