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| Date | 2008-10-24 |
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| Message | I guess I'm classed as a second cousin. I enjoyed our meeting at the Rhinelander reunion. I truly enjoyed our discussion about Animal welfare. May God give you a special place among the many people you have touched with your kindness and compassion. |
| Date | 2008-10-24 |
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| Message | I was very taken back with the news. Our family (Trantows) have such great memories. Every year we vacationed with the Maaske family in Phillips WI Peter was like my big brother and watched over me. He also taught me how to play poker at the young age of 8 or 9. To this day everytime I play poker (I am pretty good at it) I think of Peter. Seeing our vacation was always close to the 4th of July both Peter and Jon would amaze us with their home made fireworks. We had the a wonderful time with Peter at a family reuion just a couple of years ago and I got to met his wife, Ruth. My sympathy goes out to Peter's family and friends. I will remember fondly. |
| Date | 2008-10-23 |
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| Message | Peter will be missed. Having not seen him in sooo many years, my fondest memories, like all the Trantow girls, are our times in Phillips. My memories were of the pyrotechnics that occured with ill gotten fireworks. My favorite was the wax little candy bottles with firecrackers that you got to explode underwater. Your love for your family, pets and the outdoors will be remebered. Much love. |
| Date | 2008-10-23 |
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| Message | My dear cousin Peter. You will be missed. I have such fond memories of you and times we spent together in Phillips as youngsters. I am glad we got to spend time with you and Ruth during the Dunham Family Reunion in Rhinelander. We enjoyed your stories about life in Texas. I will always remember you as the soft-spoken, smart cousin who taught my baby sister Kathy to cheat at cards!!!! There is now a tall and handsome angel watching out for all of the God's creatures. |
| Date | 2008-10-21 |
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| Message | I had the privilege of knowing Peter Maaske only a few years, as I was a student in his Electronics class 98-2000. But to me it felt like we've been friends for years. Although we talked every now and then after I graduated, I hadn't talked to Peter in a long time. I contacted his friend, and my old professor, Chuck Dale at Eastfield College and Dr. Dale gave me the bad news. Peter and I used to talk about everything in class: from computers to electronics, and from crazy stories of his car experiences on mountain sides to the guy's life he saved using CPR. I admired he had the strength to do be tough enough to give up smoking. I know that's tough to do for long term smokers. He was a good man and he influinced my life greatly. Before enrolling in his class I had no clue what I would do with my life. He was a friend to all of his students and he did a great job of keeping most of us out of trouble. He will certainly be missed, and I'm just sorry I was never able to catch up with him. He will be missed. |
| Date | 2008-10-19 |
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| Message | I have had the honor to be friends with Mr. Maaske for the past 9 years. I was his student in Electronics at South Garland High School for 3 years and following my graduation we continued to stay in touch on a regular basis. Ruth & Peter made regular appearances at many of my shows and had me over several times to there house. It was truly an honor to see all the projects and wall to wall electronics he had. We both shared a great passion for vintage audio equipment and electronics. Aside from Peter being the greatest teacher I ever had he was an even better friend, person and mentor to me. I learned so much from him and he was truly a genius when it came to anything electronics or technology wise. Aside from his many talents he spent a lifetime making a difference in so many lives not excluding the numerous animals he rescued. The Peter Maaske I knew had a heart of pure gold willing to help anyone. The news of his passing was very shocking to me and it's difficult to even express in words how much I will miss him. I know he will be missed by countless others to. I want to say I love and miss Peter Maaske and will forever cherish the profound impact and difference he made in my life. Layne Pegues |
| Date | 2008-10-18 |
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| Message | Peter, I didn't let you in completely. Though you were always there in the background. Willing to do anything to help others. I remember you bought me a tire because you knew I needed a good spare. You fixed Ashley's glasses more than once. I never quite let you in the way you deserved. My heart isn't that open and trusting. During the last weeks of your life, I missed you before you were even gone. I have my regrets but know you are in a better place. The only time I remember us having friction was over my Mom. Just because you loved her and cared for her. I will always remember the good times and your love for animals. That is something we shared. |
| Date | 2008-10-18 |
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| Message | Pops ----- You were my confidant, my kick-boxing buddy, my fellow delegate, my counselor, my adversary, my father, my friend. You were a passionate person and when we agreed we agreed deeply … I loved the energy when we talked ---- the feeling and the bond that seemed like in those moments that we could solve the world’s problems……. when we disagreed you talked AND you listened. Any negative interactions we had were outweighed by so many positive experiences that is what I remember now. I admired so many things about you ---- your spirit, your love for nature and animals ---- your love for my mom ---- your acceptance of us. You loved us kids as your own and I never doubted your love for me. You touched my life at times when no one else could …. You intervened at a turning point in my life that I know later saved my life. If I could have changed things for you, I would have, but I know that was not meant to be. You leant me your copy of “Life After Life” and I loved the spiritual talks we had --- …………… I will miss you more than words can express but I am at peace knowing you are at peace. I love you Peter --- see you in the next life. |
| Date | 2008-10-18 |
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| Message | PaPa Petey! I miss you so much. I feel as though I fell victim to the statement "You never know how much you care about someone until their gone." I think that I have avoided so many things that have come in the most recent past years and feel like I blocked the good times out because I didn't know how to handle certain situations. Now that you are gone, I realize all the good that you've done, not only for animals, kids, or for your peers but also for your family. You personally helped me so much when it came to getting into radio. I honestly could not have done it without you. I remember sitting in ya'lls living room while you had me read a newspaper outloud- practicing. You were there, along with Grammy, helping to give me rides to even be able to go. On top of that we recorded two cd's together, one of which you and Grammy helped me give as Christmas presents. There are just so many GOOD memories that seem to suddenly come back to me (Walking club, Gravy emails, singing at the wedding...just so many memories). We all miss you so much but we know that you are okay now. Thank you for all the love you gave while you were here. You touched the life's of everyone you ever knew. I love you so much. You will always be deep within our hearts. |
| Date | 2008-10-17 |
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| Message | Peter, I will miss you tremendously. I love you. Ruth  |
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