Paul Alois Maroo, 74, Dodge Center
Paul Alois Maroo, 74, of Dodge Center passed away in Rochester, MN, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a 21-year fight with cancer.
Paul Alois Maroo was born on June 3, 1950, in Austin, to Ernest C. and Rosemary (Ryan) Maroo. He attended school in Dodge Center, graduating in 1968. He worked on pipeline construction prior to joining the U.S. Navy in March 1969.
On March 1, 1975, Paul married Donna Jean Boeve in Steen, MN. They went on to have two daughters and lived around the world and country throughout their marriage.
During his 20-year career in the Navy, Paul served on both surface ships and submarines as a radioman, retiring in November 1989, with the rank of RMC. Paul then worked at the Dodge Center American Legion Post 384, The Dodge Center Star Record, and as a substitute rural postal carrier before beginning his next career for the US Postal Service (Rochester) in June 1993. He retired for the second time in June 2013.
Paul was a member of the USS Philadelphia sailor org, a lifetime member of the VFW and Disabled American Veterans, and a member of The American Legion Post 384, where he served on the color guard, as First Vice Commander and Post Commander. Paul’s interests included spending time with his wife and family. These included playing golf, singing karaoke, playing St. Nick for many years, and American history, especially The Civil War and WWII.
Paul is survived by his wife, Donna; and two daughters, Amy Jean of Austin, and Dr. Jill Deanne of Waterloo, IA; siblings, Alice (Allen) Durst of Mantorville, Kathie (Blair) Kleeberger of Wasioja, Thomas (Holly) Maroo of Kasson, Robert (Julie) Maroo of Rochester, and Dale (DeAnne) Maroo of Mason City, IA; in-laws, Coni (Paul) Nelson of Austin, Ed (Sue) Boeve of Stillwater, Gary Uithoven of Las Cruces, NM, Sharon (Bruce) Fraser of Edgerton, Sue (Howie) Vis of Hills, Merle (Melanie) Boeve of Clive, IA, Keith (Marlys) Boeve of St. James, and Pam (Rich) Jeffer of Midlothian, VA. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Erine; mother, Rosemary; brother, William; sister-in-law, Marcia; mother-in-law, Betty; and father-in-law, Ed.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South St SW in Dodge Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow his service at the Dodge Center American Legion Post 384, 401 Hwy St W in Dodge Center. A private family burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Dodge Center.
To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South St SW Dodge Center, MN 55927, 507-374-2155. Blessed be his memory.