Ron_Maas
Ron Maas was born on July 21, 1951 in Waterloo, Iowa, to Johnnie W. Maas and Gladys A. Maas, and passed away at home suddenly on September 12th, due to natural causes. He led a life full of unending love, generosity, and fairness to everyone he knew and to those he didn’t, and committed his heart to his family and friends.
Ron grew up in Cedar Falls, attended the University of Northern Iowa, and graduated from the University of Washington. As a dedicated publishing professional, he made significant contributions to educational publishing, and had a great deal of respect for his colleagues and reverence for his profession.
Ron loved the Pacific Northwest, fishing, books, poetry, reading, music of all kinds, gardening, rivers, being on the water, fixing things, and his family. He took a great interest in cooking and bread baking, and in sharing his creations with everyone.
His humility, compassion, and curiosity towards the world around him were deeply admired by all those who knew him, and will be carried on by all his loved ones in honor of his reverence for life.
Ron is survived by his adoring wife and sons, Paula, Ryan and Andrew; his mother, Gladys Maas; his sister, Mary Bienfang; and his two brothers Dale and Dean Diamond, all who cherish his memory and will keep him in their hearts forever.
His life will be celebrated with services in Kirkland WA, Cedar Falls IA, and Fairfield CT. A memorial mass will be take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28th, St. Steven the Witness Catholic Student Center, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls, IA. The address is 1019 W. 23rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Further information will be posted about charitable institutions where Ron can be honored with donations.