Dylan R. Maas, age 31 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on September 20, 2023. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11:00 am and will be livestreamed at www.stjohnsse.com/page/live-
Dylan Robert Maas was born to Bob and Missy Maas on January 19, 1992, in New Ulm, MN. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, on February 2, 1992. He attended St. John’s Lutheran grade school and was confirmed on May 7, 2006. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s and a firm believer. Dylan graduated from Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School in 2011. He went to Minnesota West Technical College in Jackson, MN, to become a Lineman. Through his studies, he received his CDL. After graduating, Dylan worked as a power lineman for many years. He left the powerline trade to become a trucker. His high expectations for himself led him to accomplish his goals. In 2019, Dylan realized his lifelong dream of owning his own business. He utilized his strong work ethic to build Dylan Maas Trucking. He operated out of his family farm and lifelong residence. It became a family business, and he drove with his Dad and brother, Dustin.
Dylan was passionate about his many hobbies. He spent every Fall hunting waterfowl and deer with his friends and family. He was an avid fisherman and incredible bowfisher. He was a skilled trapshooter and shot with his family. Dylan had a love for classic trucks and muscle cars. He enjoyed working on his vehicles and lending a helping hand to his friends and family. He used his passion for family and vehicles to build a truck for his little brother as his first vehicle. He answered anyone’s call for help with a smile and a truck full of tools. He was highly intelligent and always learning. He spread wisdom and advice in every situation. Dylan cherished his time with his girlfriend Kallie and her two children, Hudson and Quinn. He loved them deeply, and they shared countless laughs and stories. He enjoyed going to great lengths to prank his Mom. The greatest of Dylan’s hobbies was spreading laughter and sharing stories. His limitless one-liners and stories never failed to put a smile on someone’s face. His deep love for family and friends was unfathomable. Dylan’s greatest qualities were his love, charm, humor, and compassion.
Dylan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gilbert & Milred Maas and Nick & Rosemary Mertz; uncles, Kim Mertz, Nick Mertz, Brian Maas, and Loren Blick; and cousins, Scott Maas, Cole Mertz and Andrew Mertz.
Dylan is survived by his parents, Robert Maas and Melissa Maas; stepmother, Kathy Purdie-Maas; brothers, Dustin Maas and Colten Maas and Colten’s special friend, Audrey Petersen; Dylan’s special friend, Kallie Kociemba and her children, Quinn and Hudson; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.