MADISON - Joe Maassen, age 72, of Madison, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, 2022. Joe never met an argument he didn’t win, so after an eight-month battle with leukemia, we’re pretty sure he took it down with him.

Joe was adamant that we keep his obituary brief - he was, indeed, never one to seek the spotlight, but always pulling strings behind the scenes. So, the short story is that Joe did good, a lifetime of good.

Joe will be missed dearly by his wife, Linda (Kelly) Maassen, who has spent over 50 years co-piloting their life together. Joe’s children, Nick and Megan, their spouses, Summer and Adam, and his granddaughter, Rori, are forever grateful for his unwavering support, his appetite for mischief, and his spirit of generosity. And, his two grand puppies, Murphy and Lou, will undoubtedly miss eating just enough of his Egg McMuffin to know they’re special. Joe also leaves behind many other family members and friends, who we hope will hold their memories with him close.

At Joe’s request, a private family committal will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will hold a celebration at QUIVEY’S GROVE, 6261 Nesbitt Road, Fitchburg, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

Remembrance gifts in Joe’s name may be made to Ridgewood Community Pool in Madison, Wisconsin, through the Ed Nebbins Foundation, and to the Washburn, Wisconsin Community Center - “The Club” - through the Historic Civic Center Foundation.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital, UW Carbone Cancer Center, and Agrace HospiceCare for their exceptional care and compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care

2950 Chapel Valley Road

(608) 442-5002

Joe Maassen

December 30, 1949 - September 06, 2022

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