Douglas Kirby Maskell

Douglas Kirby Maskell, 60, of Newcastle, NE passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at a local hospital.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, NE.  Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at the church.  Burial will be at Maskell Cemetery in Maskell, NE.  

Douglas was born March 11, 1959 in Sioux City, the son of Wilson Kirby and Lois Kay (Fluent) Maskell.  He graduated from Newcastle High School.  Shortly after graduation, Doug went to work for Wilson Trailer Company and continued his career there for almost 41 years. 

Doug was united in marriage to Mary Kneifl on April 12, 1986 in Newcastle, NE.  To this union, three children were born.  Doug was an avid hunter and National Champion in Archery.  He enjoyed traveling to hunt and enjoyed hosting Archery Tournaments on the family farm for over 23 years.  Douglas was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife Mary Maskell; mother Kay Maskell of Maskell, NEl; children Leah (Brett) Wiedenfeld of Hartington, NE, Laci Maskell of Hartington, NE, and Andy Maskell of Hartington, NE; grandchildren:  Kate and Max Wiedenfeld sisters:  Diane (Paul) Peterson of Laurel, NE and Donna Maskell of Maskell, NE; mother in law Ellen Kneifl; and many extended family and friends. 

Doug was preceded in death by his father Wilson, son Steven Maskell in 1987, and father in law Fran Kneifl.