Leo Henry Maasen

Leo Henry Maasen, 95, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1926, a son of the late Herman Maasen and Katherine (Nilges) Maasen. He was united in marriage on September 1, 1951, to Angeline Ann Kempker. Leo was a 1945 graduate of Linn High School. He was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1945 to 1947. After his honorable discharge, he worked for International Shoe Company, Modern Litho Printing, and Florsheim Shoe Company. He also worked part time driving the school bus for John Sitton Transportation. Leo was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan and would hardly ever miss a game. He could be seen watching the game on TV while also listening to it on the radio, because he said the radio was more exciting. He learned to play pinochle in the service and came home and taught his family. He loved the Kansas City Chiefs and was extremely excited to see them win Super Bowl LIV. While he was in the Army and stationed in Italy, he was able to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In 1991, he and Angeline were able to climb Diamond Head in Hawaii. His favorite hobby was dancing with his wife of 70 years. He loved his children and grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by them all. He is survived by his three daughters: Beverly (Kenneth) Frank and Rosina (Jim) Loethen, both of California, Missouri, and Le (David) Meyer of Jefferson City; three sons: Leon (Angela) Maasen and Philip Maasen, both of Jefferson City, and Paul (Diane) Maasen of Westphalia; son-in-law: Joe Rains; 25 grandchildren: Tammy Wagner, Amy Hagenhoff, Dawn Herigon, Eric Bruemmer, Alan Bruemmer, Travis, Mathew, Shane and Lance Frank, Amanda Buschmann, Justin Rains, Darick, Cameron and Bryce Maasen, Jasmine Carrender, Brandy Martin, Ty, Corey and Katie Maasen, Blaine and Katelyn Meyer, and Rachel, Nicolas, Brittany and Wyatt Loethen; 28 great-grandchildren with another due in March; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters: Catherine Bruemmer and Sharon Rains; son-in-law: Leon Bruemmer; three infant sisters: Amelia, Louise and Josephine Maasen; six sisters: Mary Schlueter, Anna Rackers, Agnes Knott, Teresa Slicker, Lena Thrash, and Martha Toebben; two brothers: William and George Maasen; six brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at Houser-Millard Funeral Directors. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St. Peter Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Per the family's request, please wear red or your St. Louis Cardinals attire to the funeral service in honor of Leo. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family of Leo Maasen. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109, (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.