1924
Robert
2017
Robert Lawrence Mai
June 24, 1924 — June 14, 2017
Robert “Bob” Mai, 92 of Remsen, Iowa died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday. There will be a rosary at 5 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument of Remsen. Condolences may be sent online to www.fischfh.com.
Robert was born June 24, 1924 to John and Theresa (Rodesch) Mai in Remsen, Iowa. Robert was educated at St. Mary's Catholic School in Remsen. He loved to play baseball and was a lefty fast ball pitcher and told stories of various games he played over the years.
Robert met his future wife, Mary Cronin, at a dance at the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen. They married on June 19, 1946 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. They lived and farmed north of Remsen from 1948 to 1980, then moving into Remsen. He continued to farm near Struble, Iowa and worked part time at the Farmer's Elevator in Remsen for several years.
Bob was very active. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, playing cards and pool, storytelling, giving $2 bills and quarters to the grandchildren.
Bob was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Federated Order of Eagles, and the Sportsman's Club.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Mary of nearly 71 years; his children, James (Donna) Mai, LeMars, IA; daughter-in-law, Kathy Mai, Aberdeen, SD; Carol (Robert) Hardy, Harrisburg, SD; Paul (Patricia) Mai, Alton, IA; John (Sherrie) Mai, LeMars, IA; Mary (Monte) Konopasek, Remsen, IA; Judy (Randy) Aldrich, Sioux Falls, SD; 21 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild, his sister, Marlene (Arens) Wilmes, Mankato, MN; sister-in-laws, Paula Cronin, Marcus, IA; Norma Cronin, Holstein, IA; Joan Cronin, Marcus, IA; and many neices and nephews.
Those waiting in heaven are his parents; son, Thomas (Tom); stepfather, Charles Arens; sisters Adeline (Leo) Beckmann; Lorraine (Eddie) Herrig; Orline (Roland) Porter and brother, Marvin (Rose Mary) Mai.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday. There will be a rosary at 5 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument of Remsen. Condolences may be sent online to www.fischfh.com.
Robert was born June 24, 1924 to John and Theresa (Rodesch) Mai in Remsen, Iowa. Robert was educated at St. Mary's Catholic School in Remsen. He loved to play baseball and was a lefty fast ball pitcher and told stories of various games he played over the years.
Robert met his future wife, Mary Cronin, at a dance at the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen. They married on June 19, 1946 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. They lived and farmed north of Remsen from 1948 to 1980, then moving into Remsen. He continued to farm near Struble, Iowa and worked part time at the Farmer's Elevator in Remsen for several years.
Bob was very active. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, playing cards and pool, storytelling, giving $2 bills and quarters to the grandchildren.
Bob was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Federated Order of Eagles, and the Sportsman's Club.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Mary of nearly 71 years; his children, James (Donna) Mai, LeMars, IA; daughter-in-law, Kathy Mai, Aberdeen, SD; Carol (Robert) Hardy, Harrisburg, SD; Paul (Patricia) Mai, Alton, IA; John (Sherrie) Mai, LeMars, IA; Mary (Monte) Konopasek, Remsen, IA; Judy (Randy) Aldrich, Sioux Falls, SD; 21 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild, his sister, Marlene (Arens) Wilmes, Mankato, MN; sister-in-laws, Paula Cronin, Marcus, IA; Norma Cronin, Holstein, IA; Joan Cronin, Marcus, IA; and many neices and nephews.
Those waiting in heaven are his parents; son, Thomas (Tom); stepfather, Charles Arens; sisters Adeline (Leo) Beckmann; Lorraine (Eddie) Herrig; Orline (Roland) Porter and brother, Marvin (Rose Mary) Mai.
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
4:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Fisch Funeral Home & Monuments
Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday.  There will be a rosary at 5 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen.
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