Gilbert Maus

Gilbert "Gilly" Maus, 63 year old resident of Pierz, MN died Monday at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 17 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN with Rev. Gerald Dalseth officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-9:00 P.M. on Friday and from 8:30-10:00 A.M. on Saturday all visitation times will be at the church. The Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 P.M. followed by Parish Prayers at 6:30 and the Knights of Columbus at 7:30 P.M. on Friday evening at the church. Gilbert "Gilly" Maus was born March 7, 1947 in Little Falls, Minnesota to the late Albert and Alma (Heinen) Maus. He attended Father Pierz Memorial School and graduated in 1965. He was united in marriage to Joyce M. Olson on January 10, 1976 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. The couple farmed in Buh Township, Morrison County until May 2010. He served as president of the Associated Milk Producers. Gilly started the Country Polkateers Band in May 1972. The band had entertained for last 38 years. He was a gifted concertina player, guitarist and had tremendous vocal skills. In 2008, the Country Polkateers received the Minnesota Ballroom Association Band of the year award. He was a township supervisor for a number of years. He currently owned GM tent rentals. Gilly enjoyed fishing, playing cards, singing in the Lastrup choir, visiting with neighbors and friends and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Gilly always appreciated playing a practical joke on family and friends. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Knight's of Columbus, and was Buh Township Supervisor. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce of Pierz, MN; children, Eric Maus of Baxter, MN, James Maus and wife, Jennifer, of St. Cloud, MN, Steve Maus and wife, Rachael, of Pierz, MN, Jennifer Monson and husband, Kurt, of Randall, MN, Stacy Halvorson and husband, Josh, of St. Cloud, MN; grandchildren, Nicole Meyer, Michael Meyer, Andrew Meyer, Isaac Halvorson, Benny Halvorson and Braiden Maus; siblings, Werner Maus and wife, Mary Ann, of Richmond, MN, Leander Maus and wife, JoAnn, of Pierz, MN, sister, Margaret Maus, O.S.B. of St. Joseph, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alma (Heinen) Maus and sister, Julianna Kahl. Honorary Casket Bearers will be: Donald Saehr, Jack Happke, Dave Larsen, Ray Czech, Darryl Welle and Rick Tschida. Casket Bearers will be: Eric Maus, Jim Maus, Stephen Maus, Josh Halvorson, Brian Meyer, Jesse Hillyer and Aaron Schmidtbauer.