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- Henry L. Maas, Jr. died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the age of 88. Henry was born November 1, 1926 in the Town of Harrison, Calumet County to the late Henry and Emma (Engel) Maas. He was the fourth of five children and lived on the family farm until the age of 21 when he moved to Green Bay to help his oldest sister Esther with a newly started mink ranch and to begin his 42 year career at Northwest Engineering. On May 5, 1951, Henry married Adele Byrne at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in the Town of Freedom. They spent 40 loving, fun filled years together and raised four children.
Henry lived life to the fullest with faith, family and friends - his foundations. He was actively involved with the Boy Scouts, Annunciation Parish, and the West High Booster Club. Henry never missed a family sporting event or recital. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, fishing, Badger and Packer football, and team sports at all levels.
Henry is survived by his four children: Patrick (Sharon) Maas, Mary Jo (Jeff) Walch, John (Lynn) Maas, all of Green Bay and Timothy (Pilar) Maas, San Anselmo, CA; seven grandchildren: Jennifer ( Dave) Stroud, Shannon (Randy) Metzler, Jacqueline Maas (fiancé, Dave Babler), Kelly (Ryan) Krueger, Megan (Matt) Early, Alyssa Maas (friend, Garrett Naze), and Henry Maas; seven great-grandchildren: Noah, Reagan, Josie, and Callie Stroud, Morgan and Anna Metzler, and Aubrey Early; sister, Virginia Lemke; and special friend, Bev Kiernan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Adele; three sisters; daughter-in-law, Diane Maas; and grandson, Robert Henry Walch.
Friends may call at Annunciation Catholic Church, 401 Gray St., Green Bay, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Donald Everts officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
As Henry actively supported many charities, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice .
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Jen and Heidi of Heartland Hospice; the entire staff of Tender Hearts Assisted Living whose name exemplifies their service; and Drs. Rick Timmons, Kirby Otto, and Kevin Sandmire.
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