Robert Dale Maske, 1923-2007

MASKE, COYER

Posted By: Sharon K Hesebeck (email)
Date: 4/18/2013 at 13:23:47

Robert Dale Maske
Born: May 11, 1923
Died: July 3, 2007
Age: 84

SERVICES
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 7, at the First Congregational Church, Peterson, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Rev. Michael Hyde

CASKET BEARERS
David Joel Maske Chris Maske Janet Bobzien Abraham Maske Jeremy Maske Robert Maske Tiffany Maske Jessica Maske Justin Maske Joshua Maske Nichelle Maske

INTERMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Peterson, Iowa

Robert Dale Maske was born May 11, 1923 to John and Addie (Coyer) Maske at Ocheyedan, Iowa. Robert (Bob) spent his childhood in and around Ocheyedan, and he attended Ocheyedan High School. He completed his high school diploma at West Seattle High School in Seattle, Washington.

After graduation from high school, Bob entered the Merchant Marines. Following the outbreak of World War II, Robert enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. From 1943 to 1946, Robert served as a member of the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, 5th Amphibious Corp involved in the island hopping campaign in the Pacific Theatre. Bob was involved in the invasion of Iwo Jima, one of the most historic and important battles of the war.

At the conclusion of World War II, Bob and Dorothy were married on August 29, 1948 in Worthington, Minnesota. Following their marriage, Bob and Dorothy returned to Seattle where he was enrolled in Seattle University and earned a B.A. Degree in Education. Upon earning his college diploma, Bob took a job with the Ashton Community School System in 1953. After one year at Ashton, Bob, Dorothy and their family moved to Peterson, Iowa where he became a high school teacher as well as head football, basketball, and baseball coach. From 1954 until 1986, Bob served the children and parents of the Peterson and later Sioux Valley Community School System as a dedicated teacher and coach.

During their years in Peterson, Bob and Dorothy have been members in the Congregational Church. Bob was a dedicated member of the community. Throughout the years, Bob spent his summers serving the community of Peterson as a little league coach. Bob, with the assistance of the many friends founded the Northwest Iowa Little League Tournament. He also served the community as the manager of the local swimming pool.

Bob was a devoted sportsman and outdoorsman. Bob was not only a great teacher, but a real competitor. He truly excelled in everything he did from hunting, fishing, and trapping, to bowling and golf. Bob loved to camp and spend time with his family.

Bob Maske passed away at the Spencer Hospital on July 3, 2007 at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and a son David of Okoboji, Iowa. Bob is survived by his wife Dorothy; three sons Bill and Carole of Truro, Iowa; Dan of Ft. Collins, Colorado; Jody and Deb of Newell, Iowa; a daughter-in-law Linda of Okoboji, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

Warner Funeral Home of Spencer, IA

Interment in Oakland cemetery
 

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