Carl Mais

Carl Dean Mais, 83 of Richmond, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Monday, January 9, 1939 in Aullville, Missouri, to the late Noble Mais and the late Gladys (Birch) Mais. Carl graduated from Higginsville High School - class of 1956. He married Nancy (Lieser) Mais on December 28, 1956. Nancy preceded him in death on September 9, 2022. They were married 65 years. Carl and Nancy moved from Higginsville to Carrollton in 1967 so Carl could relocate from Harry Smith’s Menswear to Dale Williams Clothing Inc. as a partner and later became Carl’s Menswear. In 1987 they expanded again and opened Carl’s Menswear in Marshall. After retirement they opened CNC Antiques on the Carrollton square and Carl enjoyed working with and restoring furniture and antiques. Carl enjoyed traveling with Nancy to clothing markets to purchase inventory. He loved traveling with friends taking fishing trips to Canada and Bennett Springs. He was an avid golfer and loved cooking and grilling. Carl was very active with civil service and volunteering during his younger years. He was a member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church, he served as the president of the Higginsville Jaycees, president of the Carrollton Kiwanis, president of the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce, and president of the Board of Economic Development. Carl was a past president and served 13 years as a board member of the Carrollton Utility Board. He was instrumental in planning and completing the construction of 2 buildings in the Industrial Park providing employment for many people. Carl will be greatly missed by all his family, friends, and customers that loved him so much. Surviving are one daughter, Carlene (Jeff) Strathman of Carrollton; one grandchild, Micah (Kortney) Strathman; one brother, Donnie (Terrie) Mais of Gravois Mills, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; one son Gary Mais; two brothers, Glen Mais and Shorty Mais. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St. Higginsville, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the Higginsville City Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Aaron Mais, Blaine Wheeler, Lauden Wheeler, Chuck Riley, BJ Steele, Jim Paul. Memorial contributions may be made to Carrollton Help Services - Cancer Fund.

Carl Mais

January 9, 1939 - October 24, 2022