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Richard Wesley Maas

1954 - 2015

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

Richard Maas Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Richard Wesley Maas
Start: 2015-04-26T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-04-26T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Hendricks Day School auditorium

MAAS Richard (Rich) Wesley Maas died peacefully in his home on March 18, 2015 at the age of 60 after a long bout with Multiple Myeloma. Rich is survived by his wife, April; his sons, Jimmy of Jacksonville, Wesley (Alison Lingerfelt Maas), granddaughters, Emerson Avery Maas and Nora Ellyn Maas of Miami Shores; daughter, Amy Prater, grandchildren; Tyler Parsons, Chelsea Blain, Brandon Hamilton and Toree Prater, great granddaughters; Madyson LaRee Blain and Alayna Ruth Prater of Michigan; siblings, Victor (Marie) Frandsen of Michigan, Jimmy Maas (Michigan), Kenneth (Carol) Maas of Illinois/Michigan, Kevin (Gerri Ann) Maas, Corrine Bean (Wayne Melanson), Michigan/Canada, Denise Maas (Michigan). Rich is remembered dearly by many nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends, among those is Shane Smith Tripp, a cousin who Rich walked down the aisle, they were best friends and always there for each other. Rich was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Mildred Maas, his father; Edgar Charles Maas; his siblings, Raymond Frandsen, George Frandsen, Dawn Fowler; niece, Dorothy (Dody) Block. Rich was born on August 5, 1954 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Edgar & Dorothy Maas. He graduated from Armada High School in 1972, and pursued higher education at FSCJ in 1993 earning his AA. Rich and April were married in October 1977 in Michigan while Rich was on recruiting duty for the US Navy. Rich served 21 years in the US Navy retiring in 1993 as a Senior Chief Operations Specialist, after retirement, Rich worked as a Contract Specialist with Paul Davis Systems, Lab Manager at ITEL Laboratories and an Administrator at M J Wood Company until his illness. He is remembered by his family for his clever wit, genius advice, ability to listen without judgment and for the years he battled Multiple Myeloma, bringing out his true warrior spirit. A Memorial in celebration of Rich's life will be held on April 26, 2015 at Hendricks Day School auditorium, 1824 Dean Road, Jacksonville 32216 from 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Wolfson Children's Hospital (www.foundation.baptistjax.com) in memory of Rich. The family would like to thank Dr. Taimur Sher and Dr. Alva R. Roche-Green for continuous support and guidance during Rich's treatment. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Mar. 26, 2015.

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15 Entries

July 13, 2015

I miss you Rich LYB

April 29, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

Love,
Marty&Marti McCarthy

Richard Egli

March 29, 2015

Maas, I miss you man. We had a heck of a ride for 3 years. Drinking Bacardi in San Juan, falling off curbs in France, kicking the officers out of CIC so we could do our jobs, and running 36 hours shifts together backloading troops and equiptment. I have been places with you I will never see again, seen things with you I will never see again, and done things that I will never do again (and probably should not have done the first time). You saved my butt more times than I can remember and you owe me a few yourself. What a time we had. It shaped us and is a huge part of how we "grew up". One of the last things you said to me was "I got your back", some things never change. I have lost two of my three brothers, but I feel like I have lost another one. Forty two years is a long time, but I remember us like it was yesterday, I know you did also. I love you man, save me a seat at the bar.

Harold Baucom

March 28, 2015

I Will Forever Remember Our Times In Gitmo. RIP Rich.

March 26, 2015

Rich had such a gentle soul, yet fought such a courageous and valiant battle. I will always remember him with great respect and fondness. My heartfelt condolences to April, Jimmy and Wes and the entire family. Rich will be sorely missed but will certainly live on in the hearts of so many.
Carol Brumbaugh

Richard and Daizzee Doctor

March 26, 2015

For years we have been praying for miraculous healing for Rich, and God gave him months passed the time they expected him to live. We are so grieved by this loss, but rejoicing that Rich is now cancer free in heaven with our Savior. He was a fighter, a warrior, a miracle himself.

We loved listening to his stories from being in the Navy and living in other places to raising Jimmy and Wes and spending time with his grandkids. He was the perfect baby whisperer and loved Titus and Phoebe as his own. I'm so thankful for the dinners we had with your family, the love shared and the fun had.

We will continue to pray for you that you would be comforted through this time, April, Jimmy, Wes, Ali, Emerson, and Nora.

God is with you

Love,
Richard, Daizzee, Titus & Phoebe

March 26, 2015

The best brother-in-law a person could ask for. He never treated me or mom like an in-law. He was always there for everyone. A great man that my children always looked up to. Rest with no PAIN RICH.
So much LOVE to all. Amy J

Victor & Marie Frandsen

March 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP brother.

Linda, Dawn and Danny Gonet

March 26, 2015

Rich touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. We have many happy memories of our time together in GITMO. Our love, hearts and prayers are with all off you.

Dave, Josie & Vince Wilt

March 26, 2015

Kindest and most giving soul, kid at heart, role model, we love you Poppa Maas.

Anchors Aweigh, my boy

Tracy Hegwood

March 26, 2015

I love you all so much! Rest in peace Uncle Rich, until we meet again.

Ken and Carol Maas

March 26, 2015

April and Family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest Sympathy.
Sending our Love,
RIP Little Brother

March 26, 2015

Rest in peace, little brother. Will love and miss you forever.

Denise and family

Chris Porter

March 26, 2015

Rich fought the fight with dignity and perseverance. A hero among men and as close to the perfect man that I ever met. A loving husband, the best father , and a friend that I cherished. April, Jimmy, Wes and family our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Chris, Kim and Melissa

Christine Propes

March 26, 2015

Rich had the heart of a warrior. He was an amazing man, husband and father and I will hold a special place for him in my heart always. I am very sadden by the loss that the Maas family feels.

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