Edward “Ed” Charles Maes, age 89, of Plymouth, WI, passed
away early Sunday Morning
(Feb.18, 2018) surrounded by his loving family at
the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
Edward was born on August 7, 1928 in Niagara, WI, son of
the late Charles and Amelia (Zadra) Maes. Following graduation from Niagara
High School, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps in June 1946 and served on the
USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier from 1946 to 1948. After serving his
country, Edward attended Marquette University, gaining a Bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Taxation.
It was Ed's love of ski jumping that brought him together
with his bride, Sharon Graefe. Sharon
was a spectator at a ski jumping tournament in Iron Mountain, MI, when she saw
Ed jump for the first time. Later that
afternoon they bumped into each other, and Ed asked Sharon to join him at the
dance that evening. Following a short
engagement, Ed and Sharon were married on November 26, 1955 in Milwaukee WI at
the Church of Gesu (on the Marquette University campus). Through the
years they resided in Milwaukee, Wausau, Madison, Plymouth, and spent much of
their retirement in Ruskin, FL.
After graduating from Marquette Ed was employed by CPA
firms as an auditor for the first 6 years of his career. Following this,
his career took him to Plymouth where he joined Gilson Brothers Company where
he stayed for 30 years and was their Controller and Treasurer. He retired
from Gilson in 1989 and subsequently started his own accounting/tax business,
which he continued working at until 2013. Ed was involved in many
organizations, including Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Fraternity,
Plymouth Jaycees, Lion's Club (treasurer) for 27 years, and Central Ski
Association – Class A ski jumper (10 years; 1948 – 1958).
Throughout Ed’s lifetime, family was of great importance
to him. He enjoyed spending time at various family gatherings with his
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Sharon and Ed shared many memories of dancing,
skiing, golfing, and travelling to the casinos throughout the years. Ed also
loved listening to a variety of live bands with Sharon, and telling wonderful
stories of “the good old days” to friends and family.
Edward is preceded in death by an infant brother, his
parents, and his sister Elaine. He is survived by his loving wife of 62
years: Sharon of Plymouth; 5 daughters: Deborah (Jim) Dickens of Plymouth,
Denise (Patrick) Winarski of Metairie, LA, Kristine (Tom, Jr.) Schmidt of
Batavia, IL, Karen (Brian) Worden of Middleton, WI, and Mary (Joe, Sr.)
Grunewald of Sheboygan, WI; and 13 wonderful grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Ed is also survived by other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday afternoon (Feb
23, 2018) at 3:00 P.M. at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Father Wayne
Bittner will officiate. Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held on Friday (Feb. 23) from 1:00 P.M.
until the time of services.
The Plymouth VFW World Cheese Center Post # 5612 will
conduct military rites at the Suchon
Funeral Home following the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lions Camp
in Rosholt, WI, or the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving
the family. For online condolences,
please visit www.suchonfh.com.
Ed's family extends their sincere appreciation for the
compassion and excellent care given during his stay at Sharon Richardson Community
Hospice.
