Maurice "Maurey" English

February 28, 1932 - April 20, 2016

Maurice J. "Maurey" English, 84 of Crystal Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1932 in New London, Missouri, son of the late William K. and Nevah (Smith) English. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and was Honorably discharged as a Corporal in 1955. He enrolled in North East Illinois and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Maurey married F. Ruth English on May 15, 1975 and she preceded him in death. He went to work as a Police Officer in Arlington Heights, Illinois retiring on October 29, 1980. Maurey was a member of the Iron River and Crystal Falls Masonic Lodge #385 where he served faithfully as Worshipful Master, Royal Arch Council, Scottish Right 33rd, Knights Temple, Shrine Past Potentate, ROJ, former Exulted Ruler of the IM Elks Club, and the Louis Bowman American Legion of Crystal Falls. In his spare time he played "Mo the Clown" with the Ahmed Temple Clowns where he also rode the Ahmed "Mini Hogs". Maurey is survived by his Loving and devoted wife, Robbie Takala of Crystal Falls; daughter, Cathy (Angelo) DeSantis of Troy, Michigan 3 grandchildren, Alex, Adam, and Daniel DeSantis. At Maurey's request there will be no funeral services. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Maurey English online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.