Obituary for Maynard E. Polzin
Maynard E. Polzin, age 87 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday morning, June 16, 2022, at Good Shepherd Health Services in Seymour where he had been a resident for the past three months.
Maynard was born August 12, 1934, in the Town of Washington, a son of the late Walter and Frieda (Brede) Polzin. Maynard attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade school and later Bonduel High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1952. Following high school, he entered the United States Army where he served from 1954 to 1957 in Germany with the Army Engineers.
Upon returning from service, Maynard went to work at Retail Lumber as a carpenter. On October 18, 1958, he was united in marriage to the former Yvonne Busch at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pulcifer. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Shawano. Maynard was a talented craftsman, carpenter, and builder all his working days. He was able to fabricate or repair anything. Maynard also made bird houses. In his younger years, he was an avid deer hunter and always enjoyed fishing.
Maynard is a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He was a kind and friendly man who loved to tell jokes. Maynard and Yvonne were members of the “Breakfast Club” which met every Monday morning. After feeding his chickens, he would head to Cecil for breakfast and camaraderie.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Yvonne, of Seymour; his children, Lori (Peter) Astrach of Berlin, Cathy (Gary) Mork of Angelica, and Gregory (Shelly) Polzin of Embarrass; his grandson, Nathan Mork, and his special grandson, Andre Lampinen; his brother, Roger (Genevieve) Polzin of Shawano; and his nephew, Michael (Kathy) Polzin.
A funeral service for Maynard will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until the time of service. Interment will take place in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery White Clay Lake with full military honors conducted by Shawano AmVets Post #10.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers donations be made to St. James Lutheran School in Maynard’s name.
“The family would like to express their gratitude to Shawano Health Services and Good Shepherd Health Services for their wonderful care and compassion.”
Maynard was born August 12, 1934, in the Town of Washington, a son of the late Walter and Frieda (Brede) Polzin. Maynard attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade school and later Bonduel High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1952. Following high school, he entered the United States Army where he served from 1954 to 1957 in Germany with the Army Engineers.
Upon returning from service, Maynard went to work at Retail Lumber as a carpenter. On October 18, 1958, he was united in marriage to the former Yvonne Busch at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pulcifer. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Shawano. Maynard was a talented craftsman, carpenter, and builder all his working days. He was able to fabricate or repair anything. Maynard also made bird houses. In his younger years, he was an avid deer hunter and always enjoyed fishing.
Maynard is a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He was a kind and friendly man who loved to tell jokes. Maynard and Yvonne were members of the “Breakfast Club” which met every Monday morning. After feeding his chickens, he would head to Cecil for breakfast and camaraderie.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Yvonne, of Seymour; his children, Lori (Peter) Astrach of Berlin, Cathy (Gary) Mork of Angelica, and Gregory (Shelly) Polzin of Embarrass; his grandson, Nathan Mork, and his special grandson, Andre Lampinen; his brother, Roger (Genevieve) Polzin of Shawano; and his nephew, Michael (Kathy) Polzin.
A funeral service for Maynard will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until the time of service. Interment will take place in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery White Clay Lake with full military honors conducted by Shawano AmVets Post #10.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers donations be made to St. James Lutheran School in Maynard’s name.
“The family would like to express their gratitude to Shawano Health Services and Good Shepherd Health Services for their wonderful care and compassion.”