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William Maue Obituary
Manistee, MI
06/25/1947 - 06/11/2025
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, William "Bill" Maue passed away at the age of 77 in Manistee, MI.
Bill was born on June 25, 1947, in Manistee, the fifth son of Helen (Dalke) and Emmet Maue. He grew up in Onekama, graduating from high school there in 1965. He then joined the Air Force, spending time in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he went on to work for Consumers Power and then Shell Oil. He was well-versed in keeping oil wells running throughout the region in his younger years.
Bill enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. He and his wife Norma especially enjoyed hunting deer and turkeys. They spent 30 years together until her recent passing in May. They are now reunited.
Bill Maue is survived by his daughter, Kristin (Paul) Maue-Howes; son, Billy Maue; and daughter, Kimberly Maue; his grandson, Reece Tiel; and grandchildren, Heyden, Hewitt, and Josie Howes. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Maue; his parents, Helen and Emmet; his brothers, Marvin, Laverne, Ronald, and Russell.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill on Thursday, June 26th at Rosie's Place located at 9567 Chippewa Hwy. in Bear Lake from 3 to 5 p.m.
For those wishing to remember Bill, donations can be made to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter at PO Box 144, Manistee, MI 49660 or via their website at Https://homewardboundmanistee.org/
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sue Kahl
June 19, 2025
Our condolences to the family & friends.
Terry Jach Moes
June 19, 2025
To the family of Bill Maue,
May you remember him in all the good times. And may you find peace in Christ Jesus and strength to get through your time of grief.
Kevin fromwiller
June 19, 2025
So very sorry for your loss Kim and Billy prayers and love to you both.
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