Magdalen 'Maggie' Susanne Gassmann
May 29, 1925 - October 6, 2020

Magdalen “Maggie” Gassmann was born May 29, 1925 in Park, KS to Jakob and Rosa (Herrman) Weber.

She passed away at the age of 95 on October 6, 2020 at the Gove County Medical Center LTC.

Maggie grew up in Park, KS and attended Park Grade School. Magdalen’s growing up years were filled with a lot of hard work that included, sewing, cleaning, raising and milking cows, hogs and chickens, canning everything possible from the large garden. A strong work ethic was nourished that would carry through her entire adult life.

She married Conrad Gassmann on November 6, 1946 at the Sacred Heart Church in Park. They lived on a farm outside of Grinnell, KS until they purchased a farm one mile west of Dresden, KS. Their union was Blessed with 10 children-Francis, Anthony, George, Paul, Lawrence, Ralph, Mary, Ann, Donna, and Theresa.

Magdalen was very active in the Immaculate Conception parish in Leoville, where she was a CCD teacher, Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella. She also enjoyed involvement in the Dresden Community Guild and American Legion Auxiliary. Magdalen and Conrad operated the farm until Conrad passed away in February 1975. Maggie continued the farming operation until 1981 when she purchased her parent’s home in Park, KS. She lived in Park and was very active in that community as well, serving as the Sacred Heart Church sacristan for over 25 years. Even in her “retirement” years, Maggie was very involved with the Sacred Heart Prayer Group, CCD teacher, Daughters of Isabella, Altar Society and very supportive of Pro-Life. She lived in Park until becoming a resident of the Gove County Long Term Care in 2012.

Being a devout Catholic, Maggie was a faithful viewer of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and said the rosary daily throughout her lifetime. Maggie was always an excellent cook, known for her chicken & noodles, blackberry dumplings, carrot cake, cookie sheet cake, and popcorn balls.

Maggie was treasured and loved by many (especially her family) and lived a very active and happy life with her family and friends. She was known for her beautiful, warm smile and caring and giving heart.

Maggie is survived by her children: Francis Gassmann and wife Cindy of Garden Plain, KS, Anthony Gassmann and wife Peggy of Dresden, KS, George Gassmann and wife Vickie of New Almelo, KS, Lawrence Gassmann of Manhattan, KS, Mary Gassmann of Indianapolis, IN, Ann Gassmann of Euless, TX, and Theresa Gassmann of Euless, TX; sister, Marie Meier of Hoxie, KS and sister-in-law Esther Weber of Salina, KS; 18 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 7 step great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren and 7 step great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Conrad in 1975; sons, Paul and Ralph Gassmann; daughter, Donna Gassmann; siblings: Bartholomew (Lydia) Weber, Henry (Mary) Weber, Msgr. John George Weber, Anthony (Rosie) Weber, Philomena (George) Christenson, Celestine (Katherine) Weber, Hilarius “Larry” (Mary) Weber, Martin (Antonia) Weber, Silvenus Weber, Aloysius (Annunciata) Weber, and Odilia (John) Riedel, brother-in-law Aloysius Meier.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Leoville. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Friday, October 9, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, KS. A Rosary will be said following the visitation at 7:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Church for Masses, or EWTN.

Hays Post, 10/8/2020