Dale Webb Mautz

Dale Webb Mautz, 92, of Summerville, widow of Richard M. Mautz, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Friday, May 6, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11 o’clock at St. Paul’s Summerville, 316 W. Carolina Avenue, Summerville immediately followed by a reception at the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1941 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407 or to a charity of one’s choice. Mrs. Mautz was born, March 25, 1924 in Fallsburg, KY, daughter of the late David Garland Webb and Maude Miller Webb. Dale graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School and attended Marshall University. There she caught the eye of a dashing football player, Richard Mautz. They corresponded during World War II while Dale worked at Wright Patterson AFB and Richard fought in the Pacific. The couple married in 1947 and made their home in Ashland, KY, where their children Kim and Mark were born. Later, Dale worked as the Assistant to the Director of the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV. In 1980 Dale and Dick moved to Summerville. Soon Dale made lifelong friends with the girls in two bridge clubs and her Sunday school class at Summerville Baptist Church. Dale was a volunteer in the Admissions Department at Summerville Medical Center and was a member of the Fort Sullivan Chapter of the DAR. Dale was beautiful in form and character. She was bright, unassuming and self-reliant. Dale was witty, loyal, generous with praise and slow to judge. An avid reader, Dale checked out books by the arm-load. She was a devoted wife of 51 years and a consummate mother. Dale was a source of great delight for her grandchildren, who adored their MiMi. Survivors include one daughter: Kim Charpia (Randy), grandchildren: Randall “Webb” Charpia (Louisa), Matthew Taylor Charpia and great grandson Lowndes all of Summerville; grandchildren: John Richard Mautz (Melissa), Kelly Mautz of Lexington, KY and Joseph Mautz and daughter in law: Robin Mautz of Ashland, KY and one sister: Ruth Ann Webb Miller. She was predeceased by her son: Richard Mark Mautz and one brother: David G. Webb The family greatly thanks Dale’s loving caretakers: Annie Harris, Amanda Brinson, Angie Murphy and Ali Melcher and all the staff at Roper-St. Francis Hospice. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

Dale Webb Mautz

March 25, 1924 - May 6, 2016