Andrew D. ‘Dan’ Maier

Dan is survived by his brother, Carl “Moonie” Maier of Altoona; his sister, Dorothy Bauer of Menominee, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers: John, Ludwig and Willibald Maier; and three sisters: Mary Bernhart, Irene Engelman and Anna Letcher.

Dan was a 1952 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1964 graduate of Shippensburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in education.

He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and served in Germany from 1956-57.

Dan retired as a history teacher with 28 years of service from Curwensville School District.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Dan also belonged to the Bavarian Aide Society, Unter Uns, Swiss Club and the Buccinese Society. He was a member of PSEA, NEA and the Pennsylvania Association of Teacher Retirees.

He enjoyed sports, especially bocce, football and baseball. Dan also liked traveling.

Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 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 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, with Father Mariusz Gorazd, celebrant. Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made in Dan’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.

The family would like to thank the Sisters and staff of Garvey Manor for their great care for Dan over the years.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.