Maury Laws

December 6, 1923 - March 28, 2019

Wichmann Funeral Home

537 N. Superior Street

Appleton, WI 54911

920-739-1231 |

Wichmann Funeral Home

537 N. Superior Street

Appleton, WI 54911

920-739-1231 |

Wichmann Funeral Home

537 N. Superior Street

Appleton, WI 54911

920-739-1231 |

Maury Laws, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina on December 6, 1923. By the age of 16, he had taught himself to play the guitar and was performing professionally with local orchestras.

He served as an infantryman in World War II with Patton’s Army and, after the war, Maury settled in New York to pursue a career in music. He traveled the United States as a guitar player and singer with various vocal groups and orchestras. He eventually became an arranger, composer and conductor for memorable movies and television specials. In 1985, he moved to Appleton with his family, where he contributed to the music and culture of the Fox Cities. Maury was very proud of being inducted in the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters as a Fellow in 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, daughter Wendy, Phoenix; son Christopher, Cape Cod; son John (Claire), Chicago; sisters Anne Hall and Patricia (Richard) Manno; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rainey and Lucy Laws, sister Norma Iseley, brothers-in-law E.T. Iseley and Jacky Hall, and his father- and mother-in-law Guy and Marion Krumm.

A private service will be held, and a celebration of Maury’s life and music will be planned for a future date. In concert with Maury’s wishes, and in lieu of flowers, please direct all memorial contributions to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

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Maury Laws, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina on December 6, 1923. By the age of 16, he had taught himself to play the guitar and was performing professionally with local orchestras. He served as an infantryman in…

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A great man. Appleton is so fortunate to have been graced by his presence.

So very sorry for your loss....
Our prayers and condolences are many for you and all the family...

Karen, cousins, all near family & friends ~ Sorry to learn of my second cousin's passing. I did not know him, but I am reminded here... we all did. His beautiful work is forever a part of our collective childhood consciousness. THANK you dear cousin! His Mother Lucy and my father Maddrey 1910-1995 were born on Granduncle Tom's and my grandfather Bob's neighboring farms in Hurdle Mills 110 years ago. Rimmer Reunion is each July there, at Berrys Grove Baptist. Love to have you join us. We'll remember Maury this July 27. God bless you all. Friend me on facebook. We are a big old family, growing closer.

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Maury. It can be very difficult and distressing to cope with the loss of a loved one. It has helped myself and others knowing that our dear loved ones now rest in the loving memory of our Grand Creator, Jehovah.( Psalms 83:18-God's name). May you find comfort to know that Jehovah hates death.( 1 Cor. 15:26). And promises to eliminate death forever and bring those sleeping in death back to life on a cleansed earth. ( John 17:3; Isaiah 25:7,8. Acts 24:15; Rev. 21:4,5; Psalms 37:10,11,29). I hope these few scriptures along with your own good and loving memories of Maury help to bring comfort, peace and a hope.

Such a wonderful man. Sad to hear of his passing. It was a pleasure to meet Maury. Karen my thoughts are with you and the family. Together you brightened my day.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Mr. Laws was as musically empathetic to Rankin/Bass as Elfman to Burton or Badlamenti to Lynch. May his legacy live on, at Christmas and elsewhere.

Karen, John,,, his lifetime is the legacy, our love forever and generations to come.

His music and stories were a part of our son‚Äôs childhood and my grandkids.

I was happy to have met him many years ago when stopped to see his sister at work.
I worked with Anne Hall for many years.

So sorry for everyone and the world.

Prayers to everyone

Karen, John and Claire,
Maury was an amazing friend to me and my family and very humble considering how talented and famous he was. I will always remember him with a smile on his face.

Karen. Sorry to hear of your loss. Maury was a large part of our community. Prayers to you and family

Karen, John and I send love to you and your family. What a hole in your heart. Maury was such a gift to our community and he will be missed. Hugs to you.

Mr. Laws' music has been a part of our family's holiday season as far back as I can remember. I am so sorry for your loss, and send my deepest condolences. Know that his work brought joy to countless people over the years - what a beautiful legacy he has left.

What an inspiration and one of my musical heroes! I was privileged to exchange some emails with him several years ago and also have an autographed picture of him in my office. Condolences and prayers to all of his family!

Dear Karen and family,
.Maury was a great friend and beloved by us and by so many, many others. We shall all miss him. Our sympathy and love goes out to each of you.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.