Jean Ann Maas

Heaven gained an Angel early December 2nd when Jean (Thistle) Maas died unexpectedly beside her loving family at Appleton Medical Center.

Jean, the youngest of four children, was born in Colby, Wisconsin on February 5, 1941. She graduated from Appleton West in 1959 and was married to Lyle J. Maas on June 18, 1960.

With Lyle, she headed a family of five children, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was a strong and humorous woman, a gifted cook, a trusted advisor and an endless source of happiness to all fortunate enough to encounter her. She would delight those around her with recollections of her childhood, the year she spent in Milwaukee, and how she met her beloved husband. She brimmed with pride for each of her children and grandchildren.

She was employed at Plexus from 1994 until she retired in 2006.

She is survived by her husband Lyle Maas, Appleton; sisters: Yvonne (Bill) TeKampe of Vesper and Loraine Dittman of Appleton; her five children: Julie (Tom) Mueller of Neenah; Brian Maas of Appleton; Colleen (Lee) Behnke of Appleton; Paul Maas of Appleton; Jackie (Dale) Weber of Appleton; grandchildren: Mindy (Aaron) Pankow of Appleton; Stacy (Joe) Tesch of Little Chute; Tyler Maas of Appleton; Michael Behnke of Appleton; Chelsea Maas of Appleton, Derek Weber of Appleton and Darynn Mueller of Neenah; and a great grandchild, Hunter Tesch of Little Chute.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; Eugene and Flora Thistle; her sister, Caroline; and brother-in-law Ken Dittman.

Jean's wishes were for a private service. It will take place on Saturday, December 6 at Wichmann Funeral Home in Appleton. In lieu of flowers memorials in Jean's honor to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
920 739-1231