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for Kenneth Maas
Monica Berry
April 11, 2021
Judge Maas changed my life as a teenager. I was on the wrong path and he helped me, when no one else did. Thanks to him my life got on track early. A few years later I contacted him to officiate my wedding, he remembered me. Still married 27 years later, and will always be grateful for his kindness, care and love. I think of him often.
Madeline
April 9, 2021
Grandad,
It´s been a long time without you. We are all doing great. The first grandkid is getting married this summer! Not me don´t worry, mike is getting married to a wonderful woman Hailey. You would love her I know it. Most of us are in college or beyond, we are all doing alright. You´ve taught me lessons I still use. Even how to make saltines with cheese and Worcestershire sauce the correct way :) I miss you every day but you remind me to always stay ahead in school. After failing biology (oopsie) I´ve decided to go with the pre law route. Hopefully I am as good as you were and help as many people as you did. Love you grandad, keep making the crackers up in heaven for me.
May 13, 2008
Dear Dad,
It has been almost a year since you died and just as you wanted we as a family have adjusted the family sails and continue the course that you and mom have set forth. We all miss you very much. Every day I think of you. You were a wonderful dad and I am proud of you when I talk about you about. Thank you for being my dad.
Love you always,
Nancy
Scott & Kirsten Ramsay
June 11, 2007
Dear Maas Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We had the pleasure of getting to know Ken during the summer of 2000, prior to our July wedding. Upon searching for an officiant, Ken was recommended by a family friend. From the moment we met him at Perkins, we enjoyed his humor and compassion. A few years later our paths crossed and I got to know Ken on a more personal level, including his love for what he did and the lives he changed. Ken truly will be missed. Our thoughts are with your family.
Rick Scott
May 22, 2007
Kenny and I were born three weeks apart, grew up a block apart in Saint Luke's Parish and attended grade school for eight years together. He went on to Saint Thomas Academy; I went on to Cretin. But we maintained our friendship until our late 20s, when life and family obligations occasioned our drifting apart.
I've never forgotten Kenny--who could? I am sorry to learn that he has passed away. My sympathies to you all.
Maria McCartan
May 21, 2007
Dear Nancy:
I am sorry to read of your father's passing. Please accept my sympathy. I know your family was close and it must be very difficult for you and your family at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Over the years I have thought about you so often. I look through pictures of us while in Winter Park and laugh when I think of all the fun times we had together. I remember fondly the friendship we had for that short period of time in our lives. Take care.
Tim Fleming Grant
May 18, 2007
Maas kids - You won the dad lotto
Barb Ryan
May 18, 2007
My heartfelt compassion to the Maas family during this time of affliction. May God shield you from suffering and give you unfailing strength to hear it. Hopefully your memories of your husband/father and the like, will comfort you.
My prayers are with you always and forever.
Anne Brown
May 18, 2007
Judge Maas was a mentor to me and my peers when we were new lawyers. He always had a word of kind advice for us ("don't let the jury know you're worried") and ("Just because your opponent is a jerk doesn't mean you have to follow suit"), and he never hesitated to catch us in the hall to let us know how we were doing professionally (or to encourage us to take time to travel in Ireland). I will miss him.
Lianne Becker
May 18, 2007
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Judge Maas marry us in March of 2001, through the recommendation of a friend. He helped make our day even more special with the professionalism and humor he brought to the ceremony. I'm sure he will be very missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Javaid Masoud
May 18, 2007
Mike,
I was sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and the family.
Nancy Pustol
May 18, 2007
Dear Mrs. Maas, Nancy and Family,
First let me express my condolences on your loss. I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy since June 13, 1983 (to be exact). We trained and worked together at Granada Royale and I've been lucky enough to have her friendship ever since. I remember talking to her at work about my boyfriend and I deciding to get married but being unsure as to how to go about planning a non traditional ceremony. Nancy volunteered her dad's services and that is how we met Judge Maas.
He was kind enough to meet us in St. Croix Falls and marry us on the paddle wheeler, making sure to marry us on the right side of the St. Croix so we were "legal". He impressed upon us the importance of marriage and gave us a lovely ceremony to look back on. Wally and I are still happily married and have 3 wonderful children. Years later, while nervously serving jury duty, I happily encountered Judge Maas again. He introduced me to the other jury members saying: "I married Nancy" (and then he paused for effect, while everyone looked at me turning three shades of red) and then went on "To her husband". After which everyone laughed. The trial ended without going to jury.
Still years later, Judge Maas precided over the wedding of my older sister. Another happy ending, of many I'm sure. He's left quite a legacy! I hope your family gains comfort from knowing how much Judge Maas meant to so many. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sincerely,
Nancy and Wally Pustol
Mary Smits
May 18, 2007
I have appeared many times in front of Judge Maas representing clients. One day I was waiting in the hallway in front of the courtroom with a client who was visibly nervous. Judge Maas walked by, stopped, and told my client that I was a very good lawyer and had represented him recently as a juvenile. He pointed to his white hair and said "Look what happened!!" My client relaxed immediately. Judge Maas was always ready with a joke and liked to make people feel comfortable. I will miss him.
Fareed Assad
May 18, 2007
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your father and I have been thinking about you since I heard the news from Javaid. I wish you and your family strength knowing that time will heal your pain and ease the acceptance of the situation.
Sincerely,
Fareed
Suzy James
May 18, 2007
Dear KJ,
My sincere condolences to you in the loss of your father. My thoughts go back many years to your high school days and your friendship with my son, Kevin. Your dad married Kevin and his wife, Linda as well as my son Tim and his wife, Tracey. He really helped to make their wedding days special. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Mom James
dewey miller
May 17, 2007
TO KEN'S FAMILY: IT WAS INDEED A GIFT FOR US TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND TO HAVE HAD A CAREER ALONG SIDE HIS FOR MANY YEARS. TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY,AND TO THOSE WHO LOVED AND KNEW HIM, MY SYMPATHIES.
Paul A. Joyce, Jr.
May 17, 2007
While at St. Luke's and STMA I enjoyed Kenny's friendship and humor. It was on the bench, after years as a trial lawyer, that another facet of this man evolved. As a judge he was a natural. He knew the law and procedure well. He had obvious charisma and control of the proceedings. Kenny was a concensus great judge among trial lawyers.
Bill LeVoir
May 17, 2007
K J and family
I'm sorry to hear about the death of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Linda James and family
May 17, 2007
Hello KJ,
I am so very sorry to hear about your father. He was a wonderful man and was a major positive influence in my life. He always gave me such good advice. I will miss him.
I still wear the belt buckle that he and your mother gave me for a high school graduation gift. It has been installed on increasingly longer belts over the years. I think about your parents every time I wear it.
When my wife and I decided, with very short notice, that we would like to be married on Valentine's Day your father not only performed the ceremony but was so very helpful and supportive in ensuring that everything got done properly.
He also did a great job when my brother and his wife chose to have him perform their wedding ceremony.
Please pass my condolences along to your mother, sisters, brother, and the rest of the family. My prayers go with you.
Best regards,
Kev
Dawn Reimer
May 17, 2007
Dear Ann, Bob, Andrew and Michael:
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your father and grandfather. I remember many of the stories Ann told me about her Dad. He was a wonderful father and will be missed.
Carol Miller
May 17, 2007
KJ, Julie and Family -
I am so sad to hear of your father's passing. He fought hard over the past years and I know how much his struggle has affected you too. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Carol
Pam Fuller
May 17, 2007
I have worked with Judge Maas for ever it seems...he was a gem. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and cherish the memories.
Ron, Dorcas, Alisa, David and Eunice Michaelson
May 17, 2007
We'll miss you, Ken; but we're comforted in knowing that God will surely appoint you to the REAL Supreme Court.
TJ Cartier
May 17, 2007
KJ and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know you said his faith was strong and I have no doubt he is walkiing on streets of gold right now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
PS. Wow - do you look like your Dad!
Leslie Schiltgen
May 17, 2007
K.J.: Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg & Debi Burmeister
May 17, 2007
Dear Ellen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories and pride bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Deepest Sympathy
Mary Pippin Weber
May 17, 2007
To Ann,my deepest sympathies and prayers for comfort to you and yours.
lisa schnegelberger
May 17, 2007
Mr. Maas was the judge we selected to marry my husband and I on may 18, 2001. We choose him after hearing many good things about him. Mr. Maas impressed us immediately with his professional and compassionate demeanor. We could tell right away that this was a man that didn't take his duties lightly and one who was serious about what he did.
Mr. Maas wanted to meet us after we initially spoke and we met at a Perkins in stillwater. He talked about his family with passion and you could tell he was equally passionate about his work.
I am saddened to hear that Ken is no longer with us but I believe his memory will continue to live on in those he touched through his work. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lynette DuFresne
May 17, 2007
Dear KJ, Julie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I will keep you in my prayers that you will get through this most difficult time. I haven't seen or heard from you in a long time KJ, but I remember you were a very good friend to me at SCCU. My heart felt sympathies to all.
Lynette DuFresne
Barb Castleberry
May 16, 2007
I have known Judge Maas for many years, mostly since working for the Public Defender's Office. I always thought of him as a gentle man. My best buddy Marilyn and the Judge were good buds and I know they are talking up a storm again. My heart goes out to the entire family. Judge Maas will be missed by many. Take care and God Bless. Barb Castleberry
Jerry Vandrovec
May 16, 2007
Before I became pastor at St. Jude's and got to know Ken personally, I witnessed him as a judge at a trail where an 8 year old girl was testifying. He showed such sensitivity toward her I was deeply moved. Then as I got to know him I only became more impressed. He truly was an outstanding Christian, Catholic gentleman. My prayers are with you. Sincerely in Christ, Jerry Vandrovec
Jack Anderson
May 16, 2007
Joyce and I are stunned at the news, and our prayers are with Jibby and the family.
I am indebted to Mayor Maas for encouraging me to be Birchwood City Engineer, and for showing me the ethical path to my expert witness legal career.
We truly have lost a wonderful man, a real friend and inspiration.
God Bless.
Derek Tasler
May 16, 2007
My wife Mindy and I are so sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of meeting Judge Maas when he presided over our wedding on Sept. 9th 2006 at The Sunnyside Marina in Stillwater. You are in our prayers.
Gary Meyer
May 16, 2007
Judge Ken Maas was one of our best trial judges. He was respected by both lawyers, judges and litigants alike. His wise counsel and friendship will be greatly missed by me and all who knew him.
Linda Henry
May 16, 2007
Condolences to Nancy and family. Your dad presided over my friend's wedding at the Fillebrown a dozen years ago. I mentioned I knew you from high school and could tell he was proud of you. Take good care of each other during this time.
Cyndi Camarillo
May 16, 2007
To Nancy and your family: What a wonderful man. You've always talked about him with so much pride and love. You all are truely blessed. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us.
Susan and Jim Sampair
May 16, 2007
We were so sorry to read about your sad news. Our prayers are with all of you at this time
Jean Halvorson
May 16, 2007
I remember Judge Maas from his days at Hessian, McKasy and Soderberg, when he was an attorney in the St. Paul office. He was truly a litigator with a heart, I recall. I wrote him once about one of the cases he was overseeing.
He spoke very personally and graciously. He is one of the best people I met in the legal world.
At one of our Christmas parties, I performed a song I wrote for him and he took it with his usual class. He will be missed. I cherish his memory. There's no seeming justice in losing a great man like him. Thank God you had him at all.
Rev. Jean Halvorson
Robyn Murphy-Erickson
May 16, 2007
I have had the pleasure of working with Judge Maas in the courtroom. He was always gracious and had a great sense of humor. Whenever I saw him walking past our desks in Court Scheduling, I knew what he was looking for - chocolate! I would do my best to find him a mini hershey bar. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with Jibby and his entire family! I bet Judge Maas and Marilyn are having a blast up there!
Catherine Wimmer
May 16, 2007
A man to be proud of, he was fair and honest.......you will be truly missed in our Judicial System.
Dianne Biever
May 16, 2007
To Nancy and your family:
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father, Nancy. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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