Roger Francis Maus

Roger F. Maus, 80 of Mattoon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home.
Roger was born on July 13, 1943, in Mattoon, the son of Sylvester and Margaret (Nockerts) Maus.
On June 20, 1964, Roger was united in marriage to Marilyn Leslie at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mattoon.
Roger and his wife, Marilyn, farmed together for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with family. Roger especially loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events. You could always find Roger working or lending a helping hand.
Roger is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two children, Mark (Erin) Maus and Steve Maus; five grandchildren, Stephanie Maus, Matthew (Kallie) Maus, Julianna Maus, Samuel Maus and Daniel Maus; three great-grandchildren, Tobey, Alyssa and Emily Good Bird; siblings, Roy Maus, Betty (Donald) Mogenson, Shirley Clauss, Ruth (Kenneth) Hafferman, Judy (Mike) Thiex and Janet Walter; brother and sister-in-law, Darlene Maus and Gary Jahnke, as well as other relatives and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Theodore (Irene) Maus, John (Ruth) Maus, Harold Maus, Ronald (Margaret) Maus, Richard Maus, Dorothy (David) Jahnke, Karen Jahnke and one brother, in infancy; brother and sister-in-law, Patricia Maus and Russell Clauss.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood. Rev. Steven Pockat will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 9 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
Additional Links:
William and Genevieve Leslie - Father and Mother-in-Law
Genevieve Leslie - Sister-in-Law
Thomas Leslie - Brother-in-Law