Owen Robert Mays, Cambria, died in the early morning hours of July 22, 2015.
He was born on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, 1982, to Robert and Virginia (Cuff) Mays. Owen was a member of the Cambria-Friesland High School Class of 2001. He played football for five years, earning all-conference honors his senior year, and played basketball for one year. He played the trumpet in the elementary band and sang in the high school choir. Owen was also on the football homecoming court his senior year.
When Owen was 18, he went to Chicago to have his picture taken with Ozzy Osborne. Owen loved old country music and shared his talents with many. In June he traveled to Europe to participate in the Muddy Roots Music Festival Europe and had an awesome time. While in Norway Owen mentored an 11-year-old boy on playing the guitar.
Owen knew the words to hundreds of songs and had facts on all of the old country music stars. He embarrassed his traveling companion when they were touring a museum by knowing more facts than the tour guide. Owen was currently doing shows with Amanda & Eric Bestul, as Owen Mays and the Last Calls. Many wonderful people loved Owen, and he loved them; they even enjoyed his pranks.
He is survived by his mom, Ginny Mays; his brother, Matt (Robyn) Johnson; niece, Hailey Johnson; nephew, Logan Johnson; uncles and aunts, Gert Ellen Molitor, Linda Mays, Willard and Darlene Mays, Judy Cuff, Marvin and Sally Cuff; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Bob Mays; and uncles, Red Molitor, Dick Mays, and Phil Cuff.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at 12:30 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Rio.
He was born on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, 1982, to Robert and Virginia (Cuff) Mays. Owen was a member of the Cambria-Friesland High School Class of 2001. He played football for five years, earning all-conference honors his senior year, and played basketball for one year. He played the trumpet in the elementary band and sang in the high school choir. Owen was also on the football homecoming court his senior year.
When Owen was 18, he went to Chicago to have his picture taken with Ozzy Osborne. Owen loved old country music and shared his talents with many. In June he traveled to Europe to participate in the Muddy Roots Music Festival Europe and had an awesome time. While in Norway Owen mentored an 11-year-old boy on playing the guitar.
Owen knew the words to hundreds of songs and had facts on all of the old country music stars. He embarrassed his traveling companion when they were touring a museum by knowing more facts than the tour guide. Owen was currently doing shows with Amanda & Eric Bestul, as Owen Mays and the Last Calls. Many wonderful people loved Owen, and he loved them; they even enjoyed his pranks.
He is survived by his mom, Ginny Mays; his brother, Matt (Robyn) Johnson; niece, Hailey Johnson; nephew, Logan Johnson; uncles and aunts, Gert Ellen Molitor, Linda Mays, Willard and Darlene Mays, Judy Cuff, Marvin and Sally Cuff; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Bob Mays; and uncles, Red Molitor, Dick Mays, and Phil Cuff.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at 12:30 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Rio.
CAMBRIA - Robert Mays, age 63, of Cambria, Wis., died from a system failure, Friday, May 23, 2014.
Bob was born to Clifford and Catherine (Jones) Mays, on a record cold day of -40 degrees, Jan. 30, 1951, weighing less than five pounds. He was baptized in the Welsh Church, and confirmed in the Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Welsh Prairie 4-H Club, and a Boy Scout. He graduated from Cambria Union High School, class of 1969, where he sang in the choir, played football, baseball, and was the Football Homecoming King his senior year. He was also known as Beezer, and Cannon. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trap shooting, several times hitting 25 of 25. He drove his trucks for the local canning factories, and the lime and gravel works at Rio. Most recently, he was proud to be the seasonal grounds keeper at Del Monte Foods, Cambria. His favorite pastime was conversing with friends, and being "porch people" with Ginny.
Bob is survived by his wife, the former Virginia Cuff; son, Owen Mays; stepson, Matt (Robyn) Johnson; grandchildren, Hailey and Logan Johnson; sister, Gert Ellen Molitor; brother, Willard (Darlene) Mays; sister-in-law, Linda Mays; sister-in-law, Judy Cuff; brother-in-law, Marvin (Salley) Cuff; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
Bob was predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard Mays; brother-in-law, Norman Molitor; brother-in-law, Philip Cuff; and aunts and uncles; Ruth and Ole Moon, Bill and Evelyn Jones, Margaret and John Davies, SarahAnn Jones, Robert Richard Jones, and Eleanor and Norman Wernecke. Also, his beloved English Springer Spaniel, Toby.
Bob was born to Clifford and Catherine (Jones) Mays, on a record cold day of -40 degrees, Jan. 30, 1951, weighing less than five pounds. He was baptized in the Welsh Church, and confirmed in the Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Welsh Prairie 4-H Club, and a Boy Scout. He graduated from Cambria Union High School, class of 1969, where he sang in the choir, played football, baseball, and was the Football Homecoming King his senior year. He was also known as Beezer, and Cannon. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trap shooting, several times hitting 25 of 25. He drove his trucks for the local canning factories, and the lime and gravel works at Rio. Most recently, he was proud to be the seasonal grounds keeper at Del Monte Foods, Cambria. His favorite pastime was conversing with friends, and being "porch people" with Ginny.
Bob is survived by his wife, the former Virginia Cuff; son, Owen Mays; stepson, Matt (Robyn) Johnson; grandchildren, Hailey and Logan Johnson; sister, Gert Ellen Molitor; brother, Willard (Darlene) Mays; sister-in-law, Linda Mays; sister-in-law, Judy Cuff; brother-in-law, Marvin (Salley) Cuff; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
Bob was predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard Mays; brother-in-law, Norman Molitor; brother-in-law, Philip Cuff; and aunts and uncles; Ruth and Ole Moon, Bill and Evelyn Jones, Margaret and John Davies, SarahAnn Jones, Robert Richard Jones, and Eleanor and Norman Wernecke. Also, his beloved English Springer Spaniel, Toby.
Virginia Mays May 15, 1948 — February 26, 2025
Virginia Mays, age 76, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Virginia was born on May 15, 1948, the daughter of Clifford and Geneva Claxton Cuff. She graduated from Rio High School. Virginia was proud to have served as a caregiver at Columbia Health Care Center for a decade, where her kindhearted nature and unwavering support made a significant impact on countless lives. Her commitment to caring for those in need was evident to all who knew her, and she will be remembered for the warmth and love she brought to her work.
Virginia is survived by her son, Matthew Johnson; and her grandchildren, Hailey Johnson and Logan Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Mays; her parents, Clifford and Geneva Cuff; her two children: Nicolas Johnson, who passed away in infancy, and Owen May, who left this world in 2015; and siblings: Philip Cuff and Marvin Cuff.
Virginia Mays' legacy will live on through the lives she touched as a caregiver.
The family would like to thank Dorie Quist and the Beaver Dam Health Care Center for all their help in caring for Ginny over the past years.
Virginia Mays, age 76, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Virginia was born on May 15, 1948, the daughter of Clifford and Geneva Claxton Cuff. She graduated from Rio High School. Virginia was proud to have served as a caregiver at Columbia Health Care Center for a decade, where her kindhearted nature and unwavering support made a significant impact on countless lives. Her commitment to caring for those in need was evident to all who knew her, and she will be remembered for the warmth and love she brought to her work.
Virginia is survived by her son, Matthew Johnson; and her grandchildren, Hailey Johnson and Logan Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Mays; her parents, Clifford and Geneva Cuff; her two children: Nicolas Johnson, who passed away in infancy, and Owen May, who left this world in 2015; and siblings: Philip Cuff and Marvin Cuff.
Virginia Mays' legacy will live on through the lives she touched as a caregiver.
The family would like to thank Dorie Quist and the Beaver Dam Health Care Center for all their help in caring for Ginny over the past years.
