Peter E. Maier

Peter E. Maier, 67, passed away in Milwaukee on July 21st, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee to the late, Janine (Besse) and Eugene Maier.

Peter earned Bachelor, Master, and PhD ABD (All But Dissertation) Degrees in Political Science from UW-Milwaukee. While Peter had taught Political Science and Statistic classes at UW-Milwaukee, he primarily worked in research and held positions as Assistant Director for the Center for Urban Initiatives, Research at UW-Milwaukee, and at the Public Policy Forum.

Peter loved car racing, cooking, travel, listening and playing music but most of all loved the time he spent with his family and friends.

Peter is survived by fiancée, Colleen Lesnjak; son, Lee Maier of New Zealand; sisters, Karen (Rich) Daca of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Jackie (Tom) Schwechel of Eau Claire; and many other family members, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Peter was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Maier; and sister, Shirley Fisher.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peter's name should be sent to Radio Milwaukee (www.radiomilwaukee.org) or Play for Change (www.playingforchange.com) organizations.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Peter on a future date.