Maurice Mead

Oshkosh - Maurice J. Mead passed away October 24, 2020. He was born on November 22, 1928 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Florine and Edward Mead. He attended St. Mary's Grade School in Wausau, high school in Rhinelander, and college at UW Stevens Point. He was employed at Madison by the State Radio Council from 1951 to 1952. He then served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his Army service, he worked for Toronto, Ontario Canada. He was then employed in paper research and development for over thirty years by Marathon Corporation, American Can Co. and finally by James River Corporation.

He is survived by his three sons, James Robert (Rae) Mead of Oshkosh, Thomas Charles (Mary Jo) Mead of Neenah, and Mark David (Loraine) Mead of Appleton. He is further survived by six grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Katherine, Samuel, Molly, Charles, and Emily; and one great-grandchild, Madeleine.

Preceding him in death are his wife of 53 years, Rosemary Mead; and his parents.

Maury enjoyed amateur radio for many years, obtaining his first license in 1949. He was active in amateur radio operating contests and contacted many friends around the world and locally daily. He was a member of the American Radio Relay League, Amateur Satellite Organization, Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club, Quarter Century Wireless Association and Mobile Amateur Radio Awards Club. As part of his radio hobby Maury had the privilege of operating an amateur radio special events station on one of the circus trains between Baraboo and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In addition to amateur radio, Maury enjoyed being an active circus fan, belonging to the Circus Fans Association of America, Circus Historical Society, and local circus fan clubs. He often said, "if there is a circus playing within a hundred miles we will go and see it." Photographing circus activity was a large part of his circus hobby. He had many friends within the professional circus families. He mentioned that among his most treasured accomplishments was being a small part of the Circus of The Kids, and The Great Youth Circus at Wilson Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin as well as having been a Circus Wagon Top Rider in one of the Milwaukee Circus Parades. Maybe he can become a substitute ringmaster in the great Big Top in the sky. He also enjoyed building and maintaining personal computers and was in daily E-mail contact with many amateur radio and circus fan friends around the globe.

Due to COVID-19 there will be no service at this time.

Maury's family would like to thank Park View Health Center for their compassionate care.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2020.

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Paul Kluenker

October 21, 2025

Still miss him, think about him often ...

Paul Kluenker

October 21, 2023

I enjoyed our day on the Honor Flight back in 2016 so much, that I went again as a guardian this past Wednesday, 10/18/23. I think of Maury often. "They don't make 'em like that anymore!" Paul Kluenker - Manitowoc

Susan Chouinard

November 12, 2022

I knew Maury for a few years. We became good friends and went to many PAC events, Circus World Museum trips, road trips, local events, and even some family events. Maury was a very special person. Then came COVID and I read his obituary and cried a few tears. It's been a few years since his death and I still think of him and smile. I sure do miss him.

Paul Kluenker

October 24, 2022

Every time I speak of the Honor Flight program & encourage veterans to take the flight, I mention my day with Maury. Several of my veteran friends from Manitowoc have since taken the flight since I was guardian for Maury back in 2016. He is still impactful to his fellow veterans today.

Paul Kluenker, Manitowoc, WI

December 24, 2020

It was with a sad heart when I retrieved our mail today, finding a “Return to Sender” sticker on our Christmas card to Maury. I was honored to meet Maury & to be his guardian on the October 26, 2016 Honor Flight to Washington D.C. We had a great day. He was such a classy, interesting man.

Mike Dally

November 16, 2020

I just learned of Maury's passing today, when I tried to call him. He was a good friend and a true gentleman. He will be missed....

Allen C Borgwardt

October 31, 2020

So sorry to learn of your father's death. I cofacilitated the Men's Grief Group he used to attend. It was evident he loved your mother and missed her. He fondly shared many stories about them attending the Circus Events! I also remember the story he shared about playing circus music at your mother's funeral. How wonderful! Please accept my sympathy, but know your parents are together again. God's comfort and peace be with your entire family.

Kurt Johnson

October 29, 2020

His picture says alot, he always had a smile and usually a laugh, always on the move whenever you saw him. Energizer bunny had nothing on him! God bless him....

Kathy

October 28, 2020

He was a wonderful man and always full of energy and with a positive attitude.

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