Everette Mau

Everette E. Mau, age 68 of Leadmine, WI passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 21, 1952 in Freeport, IL the son of Cecil and Loretta (Canon) Mau. Everette graduated from Shullsburg High School and later went to Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI. Everette spent his entire life living in the Leadmine and Benton, WI area. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Diane Hocking, on December 7, 1974 in Benton. Everette is survived by his wife Diane at home; his children: Tony (fiancé: Jolene Lewis) Mau of Benton, Aaron (April) Mau of Belleville, WI, and Gina (Brian) Houtakker of Solon, IA; seven grandchildren: Emma and Chloe LaRue-Mau, Lilly, Abe, and Violet Houtakker; and Mason and Madox Mau; one brother: Mitchel Mau; his sisters: Linda (Larry) Harms, Carmen (Jim) Dahl, Kandi (Ed) Wiegel, Tammy (Randy) Wiegel, Pat Leppert, Jeanne (Kevin) Halverson, and Kim (Rich) Hinderman; brother-in-laws Steve (Kathy) Hocking, John (Kay) Hocking, Mark (Janet) Hocking; sister-in-laws Mary (Irwin) Frank, Linda (Tom) Brines, Becky (Dan) Kilcoyne. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Ronnie Mau, Carl Mau, and Jerry Jo Mau; one sister: Joann Mau; and his mother and father-in-law: Harold and Carol Hocking; and brother-in laws Rich Hinderman and Steve HockingEverette cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and the memories they created together. He also proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Everette loved spending time outside hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing cards, visiting, telling jokes that were sometimes funny and sometimes not, and having good times in his garage. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A Celebration of Everette's life will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020 starting at 11:00 A.M. at Everette and Diane's home 26370 Aenta Road Benton, WI. The Erickson Funeral Home in Shullsburg is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Everette's name. Due to Wisconsin's public health mandate, masks are to be worn during the duration of your visit and ask that you practice proper social distancing guidelines.