Maas, Donald Martin

1928 - 2014  (85 years)    Has 22 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Maas, Donald Martin
  Nickname	Goldie
  Born	19 Sep 1928	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  1930 Census	1930	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  William W Maas 26 Emma Maas 24 Raymond H Maas 2 10/12 Donald M Maas 1 6/12 Robert Maas 3/12
  Military Service	Between 1945 and 1947
  WWII, US Navy
  aboard the USS Ajax
  Died	17 Apr 2014	Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	18 Apr 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Don "Goldie" Maas, age 85, passed away at his home in Darboy on Thursday morning, April 17, 2014, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Kimberly on September 19, 1928, son of the late William and Emma (Bergman) Maas, the second of ten children. Don served in World War II aboard the USS Ajax (AR-6) from 1945 until 1947, and was honorably discharged in 1948. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, National Association of Atomic veterans, and was one of the founding members of Appleton's Scarlet Guard. He enjoyed golf and the 19th hole, bowling, boating, music, the Green Bay Packers, and the Wisconsin Badgers. Don was also a longtime and faithful member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Appleton, and had a special place in his heart for Children's International. Don is survived by his loving wife of twenty-nine years: Lynn Maas; his children: Mary Robare and Randy (Suzi) Maas, all of Arizona; Donald (Viviana) Maas of California; Kathleen Maas of Illinois; Sandra (Loren) Geise and Anthony (Bronwyn) Maas of Wisconsin. He is also survived by Lynn's children: Scott (Debby) Sonnleitner and Chris Sonnleitner of Wisconsin; and Kelly (Hal) Writer of Colorado; his brothers and sisters are: Raymond Maas, Robert (Marion) Maas, ]Lyle Maas, Millie (Gary) Otto, William (Judy) Maas, Mary Abitz, and Tom Maas, all of Wisconsin; Rosie (Doug) Thompson of Arizona; and Gerald (Mary Ann) Maas of Florida. His grandchildren are Ryan, Krysta, Lucas, Nicole, Jennifer, Jessica, Chelsea, Taylor, Natalie, Anthony, Trudy, and Tess. There are also eleven great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Lou, infant twin daughters Elizabeth and Theresa; infant son Tracy; a sister Darlene; a sister-in-law Jeanne Maas; and a brother-in-law Ray Abitz. The funeral liturgy for Don will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1617 W. Pine Street in Appleton, with Fr. Dennis M. Ryan officiating. Full military honors will follow the service, and a private burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Thursday afternoon from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Don's name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com. The family would like to thank everyone at Heartland Hospice, especially Katie, Millie, and Chaplain Pat; Dr. Broderdorf and the staff of the Wound Clinic at St. Elizabeth Hospital; Dr. Fischer and his nurse Kathy; Dr. Brady, Father Dennis Ryan, and Bob Lang. We will never forget your care and kindness. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 18 to Apr. 23, 2014
  Person ID	I164217	1FamilyTree | JulieGonnering112641
  Last Modified	8 Feb 2023

  
  

  Father	Maas, William H.,   b. 7 Aug 1902, Tilburg, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands ,   d. 23 Oct 1957  (Age 55 years)
  Mother	Bergman, Emma G.,   b. 9 Apr 1905, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 13 Nov 1995, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 90 years)
  Family ID	F14099	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Unknown, Mary Lou,   d. Bef 1985
  Married	Aft 1948
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
  Family ID	F62512	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Schindler, Lynn Anita,   b. 23 Jan 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 01 Feb 2023, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Last Modified	8 Feb 2023
  Family ID	F56336	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 19 Sep 1928 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA 1930 Census - 1930 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 17 Apr 2014 - Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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