Maico (Mike, Mic) L. Maust

Maico (Mike, Mic) L. Maust, 63, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Wednesday, January 4, 1961, in Hof, Germany, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Maico was a retired TSGT for the United States Air Force where he served 8 years active duty, and 13 years in the reserves. He also retired from The Home Depot after 22 years as a receiving associate. He enjoyed working on home projects, especially building. Maico and his wife loved traveling and taking cruises. His favorite pastime was playing with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Father: Melvin “Ted” T. Maust
• Mother: Karin E. nee Sörgel, Mars

Surviving are his:

• Loving wife: Lynn, nee Schroeder, Maust of Fairview Heights, IL
• Son: Jonathon (Miranda) Maust of Shiloh, IL
• Daughter: Sarah (Kasey) Wilson of Ballwin, MO
• Brothers
  • Mark Maust of Amelia, VA
  • Melvin Maust of Columbus, OH
  • Jimmy Burrell of Amanda, OH
  • Garry Burrell of Gahana, OH
• Grandchildren
  • Mason Maust
  • Wesley Maust
  • Quinn Kelly-Wilson
  • Landon Wilson
  • a future grandson, Cole Wilson
• Step mother: Judith (Patrick) Riley of Columbus, OH
• Many dear nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: A Funeral Procession to leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024 for a 11:30 a.m. Graveside Service with military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.