Anthony Michael Maerten

Anthony “Judo” Michael Maerten, age 35, died Friday, January 20, 2023, in Charlotte, NC.  

He was born on January 5, 1988, in Eschenbach, Germany. Anthony was the son of Eric and Dawn Maerten, brother of Christian Maerten, and father of Summer Marie Maerten. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and a minor in Media Integration. After college, Anthony worked for a Broadcasting Station in Myrtle Beach, SC. He then went on to join the U.S. Army and served honorably for four years with overseas service as well. After his term in the Army, Anthony continued his education and became a licensed welder in Charlotte. 

“Judo” lived an exciting, fun-filled life; he enjoyed adventure from a young age, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, participating in church youth activities, a champion high-school varsity wrestler, a Black Belt Judo Practitioner competing at the international level, swimming instructor, and riding his motorcycles with friends. He loved his family and spending time with his daughter, Summer Marie; together attending church, enjoying boating, fishing, reading, painting, music and many other activities together. 

Anthony is preceded in death by grandfather; John R. Puleski, who is also a U.S. Army veteran.   

He is survived by his parents: Eric Maerten, (SGM, USA, Ret.) and Dawn Maerten (SGT, USA); his daughter: Summer Marie Maerten; his younger brother: Christian Maerten; and grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends in many places. 

A memorial service with Military Honors will be at 2 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whispering Pines, NC with Gregory K. Williamson, Chaplain, Colonel, USA Retired, officiating. 

A visitation will be held at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage, NC on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 4 PM – 8 PM, and on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9 am to Noon, prior to the memorial service at St. Paul.

The final visitation and memorial service will be held on February 11, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, NY at 9 am to 12, followed immediately by interment at St. Matthew Cemetery in North Tonawanda, NY with Rev. Ernest Green III, officiating. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to the memorial scholarship fund for Anthony’s daughter, Summer, via this link: https://gofund.me/17462477

Gifts may also be sent to Summer Maerten, PO Box 203, Cameron, NC 28326

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com. 

Services entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage, NC and Fretthold Funeral Home in North Tonawanda, NY. 

John 20:15-17