Alvin Leroy Maasch, age 77, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home in Miles City.
Al was born in Hysham, Montana on January 29, 1938 to Walter and Annie (Bauer) Maasch. He grew up and attended school in Hysham where he graduated from high school. He started working at the age of 8 for the Hysham Echo. Alvin excelled at his typing skills and could type 125 words a minute. He bought his first typewriter at Sears. He married Annalou Keyes in 1955 in Hysham at their family home. They moved to Hardin for three years where he worked at the paper as well. Afterwards they moved to Red Lodge where he worked for three years with the paper. They then moved to Forsyth where they lived for one year before moving to Miles City where he worked at the Miles City Star for many years.
Al enjoyed fishing, hunting agates, reading, bowling, deer hunting, embroidery, pitching horseshoes but most importantly he loved spending time with his family. They had a great summer in Alaska and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles.
Al is survived by his wife of 59 years Annalou Maasch of Miles City, MT; five children: Belinda Cook of Alaska; Roxane Sturdevant of Miles City, MT; Brian (Michelle) Maasch of Chattaroy, WA; DeEtta (Scott) Walker of Colorado Springs, CO; and Gene Maasch of Miles City; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two brothers: Lyle Maasch of Hysham, MT and Duane Maasch of Santa Cruz, CA;. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Frank and Walt and a son-in-law Richard Cook.
At Al’s request, no services are planned and cremation has taken place. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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Katy Harbaugh says
Our thoughts are with you all. Vern and Katy Harbaugh
Carol (Keniv) Nelson says
Belinda and Family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Carol & Walter
Lyle & Kay Maasch says
Als Family,
So sorry for your loss, we certainly lost one of the good ones today.
Will always have the good memories.
Love you guys
Lyle & Kay
Donna Kingsley Coffeen says
So sorry, Belinda.
Dennis Kenney says
Lyle and family. So sorry for your loss. Anything I can do just ask.
Bobbi Askin says
Belinda and Family – So sorry for you loss. Belinda I will always be here for you – anytime. Prayers to all.
Janel Larson says
So sorry for your loss. Al was so wonderful to work with at the star right out of high school – I learned so much from him.
duane says
My heart goes out to. All of you love you all
Deb Bartholomew says
Roxanne and Family:
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Lynn Anderson says
Al was a wonderful man and a pleasure to work with for many years. He taught me many things about newspapers and encouraged me daily. I will miss his smile and positive additude. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Sue Quigley says
I am very sorry for your loss.
I first met Al over 30 years ago. He was always upbeat with a smile on his face.
I will always remember him.
Barb Bender says
I’m so sorry for you loss. Al was a wonderful man to work for and he also had a lot of great stories he told me about himself and his family. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was always so much fun to visit with.
Donnelle Millhollin says
It was a privilege to know Al. always a cheerful smile. He will be missed. No more pain, Love to Anna Lou
Marcy Parks says
Brian, Roxanne, and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcy Stabler Parks
Tom & Marie Nelson says
I enjoyed working with Al at Kum and Go . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Tom & Marie Nelson
Mary Ann Liles says
Al was a wonderful guy to work with, because he was patient enough to help the newcomers learn the ropes. He was very good at what he did and well respected for it. He loved the jokes and pranks that occasionally went on and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed. My sympathy to his family.
Mary Ann Liles