Edwin A. Maas

After a courageous battle with cancer, Edwin Albert Maas passed away on May 2, 2016 in Coon Rapids, MN. He was 69 years old, and is survived by his wife, Gracia Maas. He is also survived by his children Heidi Ernst, Andrew Maas (Tracy), Keith Maas (Jen), Rebekah Banks (Dan), and Bethany Sewald (Jon). He will, also, be missed by 12 loving grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and countless other friends and relatives. Ed was born on January 19, 1946 in St. Paul, MN at Midway Hospital to Albert and Marie Maas. He grew up in a loving family along with his three brothers (David, Warren, and Paul). He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics in 1970 and added an MBA in 1973. In 1967, a mutual friend introduced Ed to Gracia Thill. Ed and Gracia were married on June 16, 1968. While living in Maplewood, MN, they had three children. During this time, Ed was attending the University of Minnesota. Together, Ed and Gracia built a house in Hugo, MN and added a fourth child. They moved the family to Macon, IL, where they lived for one year before starting a hobby farm in Olin, IA. They added their fifth, and final, child in Coon Rapids, MN. This has been their home for the past 30 years. Ed retired from a career as a Computer Programmer, Systems Designer, and Systems Analyst. During his retirement, he continued with a wide variety of interests including woodworking, stained-glass work, wine-making, airplane-building, painting, gardening, bee-keeping, and entertaining the grandkids. In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Edwin is survived by his three brothers, David Maas (Julie), Warren Maas (Ann) and Paul Maas (Julie); and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He will join his parents and other family members at the throne of our LORD. Heaven rejoiced when Ed joined the chorus of voices singing GOD’s praises. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14th, at North Heights Lutheran Church, 2701 Rice Street, Roseville, MN 55113. His family will host a visitation, at the church, 1 hour prior to the service and a time for refreshments following the service. On Sunday, May 15th, Edwin will be buried by his family at Johnsonville Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery near his parents and other family members. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for the help and support provided during Edwin’s illness. Memorials are preferred to Heartland Home Healthcare & Hospice (2685 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, MN 55113) and North Heights Lutheran Church (1700 Hwy 96 W, Arden Hills, MN 55112). Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids www.washburn-mcreavy.com 763-767-1000

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Edwin A. Maas

May 2, 2016

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