John Arthur Maier
John Arthur Maier , Age 79
John Arthur Maier, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Complete Care Jefferson Meadows Care Center. John, son of August and Edna (Stebbins) Maier was born on November 13, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin.
A graduate of Baraboo High School, he obtained two master’s degrees in music, one being from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and the other from Michigan State University. John was employed by Ho-Chunk Casino as a Security Officer for many years. He also worked for Campus Inn Motel in Baraboo, International Diamond Corporation and Cornerstone Chorale in St. Louis, MO.
John loved music, singing and playing in many groups. He was a member of the American Federation of Musicians Union, Madison Local Board of Directors for eight years. He had a wonderful voice and also played the tenor and bass trombone.
John contributed extensively to the Baraboo music community, playing in community band, Baraboo Summer Concerts on the square, the First United Methodist Church choir, the Messengers, and any time and place Professor Gerald Stich needed a trombone player.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and good friends Gerald Stich and Jim Kieffer.
Survivors include innumerable friends in music, including Ronald (Lynn) Grames, John (Judy) Ellington, Rex (Charlene) Flygt, Carol Stich and Shirley Kieffer.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home at 4 p.m. with Pastor Diana Lucas officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Private inurnment will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to benefit the Baraboo Community Band Fund at the Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin (CFSCW) PO Box 544 Baraboo WI 53913.
For more information, contact Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home.
Condolences
Susan Martin Langbecker March 07, 2026
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
I met John through my high school band director, Ron Smith. John was quiet, kind, and always thoughtful. He surrounded his life with the music he loved. May the choir of angels welcome their newest member.
Janice Lawrence Zimmerman March 08, 2026
Classmate at Lower Narrows one-room school Eau Claire , Wisconsin
I was very sad to learn of Johnnie's death. In grade school, we were one big happy family. He was two years older than I am and went to my aunt's church and sang at her funeral. I saw him one last time at the Log Cabin restaurant in Baravoo. He was alone. We talked briefly.
Janelle Gomon Owens March 09, 2026
Friend Madison , Wisconsin
I remember John well from high school and our time at the Methodist Church. He was always a kind, friendly young man. May you be at peace.
Alice M Hamilton March 10, 2026
Friend Waunakee , Wisconsin
Our condolenses to you music family of John's. I hold many fond memories of Baraboo community music rehearsals and events that John was a part of.
Brooke Peterson March 13, 2026
Brooke Peterson Baraboo , Wisconsin
Grateful to have shopped for John for nearly 4 yrs and lucky enough to have visited with him on a few occasions. We chatted about going to college in Michigan & I always felt his love and joy for music. He was always gracious & I will miss our weekly Tuesday phone calls.