Service Information
Renee Maahs, age 96, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the church.
Obituary
Renee Marie Maahs was born September 15, 1923, in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Alexander and Aurelia (Rosendahl) Pfeifer. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her faith at St. Clements Church in Minneapolis. She received her education from Edison High School; she then continued her education at The University of Minnesota and worked at a bank in downtown Minneapolis, where she met lifelong friends, one becoming her sister-in-law. Her parents owned a cabin on Lake Washington near Darwin, Minnesota. They would go to Darwin and at one of those times; she met her future husband, a local farm boy, at a dance.
She and Richard Maahs were married on February 7, 1946, at St. Charles Borromeo in Northeast Minneapolis. This marriage was blessed with 5 children, Dave, Terry, Gary, Anita, and Heidi. Richard and Renee made their home on a farm in Ellsworth Township and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was grateful to her mother-in-law who taught her how to “can” and garden.
For a while, she and her daughter Terry worked together in a painting business. Renee was very talented with color and design.
Renee was a loving wife, enjoyed going to dances with friends, going on trips in the motor home, and going fishing in Canada. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
When Renee developed dementia Richard became her care provider until 2012, when he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Together they moved to a care facility in Gaylord, Minnesota. Renee moved into the memory care unit and Richard into the nursing part of the facility. Every day they would bring Renee to Richard where they would sit on the couch holding hands watching the birds. The nurses would comment on how wonderful they were together and were blessed by them.
When Richard passed away Renee moved back to Hutchinson, Minnesota to Woodstone Senior Living memory care unit. She was the first and only resident for a while so she had the whole staff to herself who dotted on her. They loved her quick wit and one-liners, which she kept until her passing.
Renee is survived by her Daughters, Anita (Michael) Liepke, Heidi Maahs; nine Grandchildren; fifteen Great-grandchildren; one Great-Great-grandchild; Nieces, nephew, cousins, and friends.
Renee is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; Brothers, Eugene and Claude Pfeifer; Sons, Dave and Gary Maahs; Daughter, Terry Riebe.
Julie Remer/Shaw & family says
Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Sharyn Grams says
Much sympathy to the family. I enjoyed visiting with her and her family members, at Woodstone, while my aunt was there. Your mother always had great stories to exchange.
Linda says
Heidi, I’m so sorry for you and family at the passing of your mother. She was so nice to my mom (Lolly) when she came to Woodstone, and we always enjoyed visiting with her.
My deepest sympathy,
Linda (Buehler) Henningsen
Sandra Hanneman says
What a lovely memorial you all have written for Renee. She was a dear woman and both Dick and Renee were always so kind to me. Bless their hearts. I know you miss them both.
Sandy Clemenson Hanneman