Allen H. Mau

Obituary

Allen Harold Mau was born on July 7, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the son of Harold and Betty (Stainbrook) Mau. Allen was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Almond, Wisconsin. Allen received his education in Plainfield, Wisconsin, and graduated from the Tri-County High School with the class of 1967.

 Allen was employed as a shop foreman at Danny’s Construction in Shakopee, Minnesota. It was here that Allen met his future wife. On March 4, 1994, Allen was united in marriage to Toni Lynn Williams in Jordan, Minnesota. Together, they made their home in Jordan and later moved to Plato, Minnesota. With this union, they became a family of 8. The couple shared over 34 years together.

Allen was a farmer in his younger years. Then moved on to driving truck. Eventually purchased his own semi, logging millions of miles in his career. For the remaining years of his career, Allen pursued what he loved, Welding and Fabrication.  Becoming a master of the trade, opening his own successful business with his wife, Toni.  Allen could weld anything from something small and precise to large structural steel. Allen took every job he had in his life and made himself the very best at it. Made himself better. Successful. Allen is a true testament to being dedicated to anything he puts his mind to; often sacrificing personal time and comfort to provide for his family.

Allen enjoyed going fishing. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and providing upkeep on their family farm. He also enjoyed camping, relaxing on the lake, and going to the cabin. He looked forward to snuggles with his dog, Ollie. He cherished the time he spent with his family, his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Allen passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home in Plato at the age of 77 years, 1 month, and 8 days.
He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Allen is survived by his
Wife, Toni Lynn Mau of Plato, MN;
Children, Victoria Hitchcock and her husband, Richard, of St. Petersburg, FL, Nicole Riedel of Glencoe, MN, Richard Mau and his significant other, Stephanie Bestler of New Prague, MN;
Stepchildren, Noelle Williams of Belle Plaine, MN, Melissa Pasquarette of Norwood Young America, MN, Joseph Marschall of New Prague, MN;
11 Grandchildren;
6 Great-grandchildren;
Siblings, Janice Gustafson and her husband, Patrick, of Elgin, MN, Karen McClure of OK, Alvin Mau and his significant other, Debbie, of WI, David Mau and his wife, Cathy, of WI;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives, and Friends.

Allen was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Harold and Betty Mau; Sisters, Carol Scantlen and Judy (Chuck) Crawford.