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. Condolences may be left online at www.paulsfh.com