Gerald M.

Maahs

Gerald M. Maahs, 74, Madison, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

He was born on February 27, 1944.

Prior to retirement, he had been employed by APV Crepaco.

He enjoyed watching Packers football and NASCAR. In earlier years he travelled statewide to polka festivals and liked to dance.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Leach-Maahs of Madison; his children, Sherry (Jeffrey) Brasch, Jonathan (Jill) Maahs, all of Waupaca, Rosa (William) Petersen of Kewaskum; nine grandchildren, Janel (Michael) Chipman, Justin Ethier, Jason Brasch, Amber Maahs, Rachael (Michael) Mattson, Alisha McGaw, Pricilla (Eric) Schlehlein, Lanny Barstad III, Jared Brasch; eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by an infant son, Scott Maahs in 1961; his parents, Otto and Minnie Maahs; his late wife, Sally and their daughter, Shelly Barstad in 1998 due to a car accident.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the St Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.

Burial will be in St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Agrace Hospice Care, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711

Family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional loving care and dignified services given to Jerry and their entire family.

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