Maynard J. Page

Maynard John Page of Weston, WI died on March 29, 2022, with his children at his side.  He lived more than a full life having traveled 93+ laps around the sun.

Maynard was born on November 16, 1928, the only son and second child of Katherine and John Page.

Maynard was truly a unique individual.  God broke the mold after he was born.  He and his two sisters grew up on the family farm in Hatley, WI.  Maynard loved to recount tales as the family’s sole designated “rock-picker” and farm hand.  He relished breaking away from his farm obligations to play baseball with his buddies on nearby farms.  His dual rock-picking and baseball careers were later derailed when he was drafted into the Korean War where he courageously served his country overseas as a combat engineer.  Upon returning to the states, he married Esther Gorecki and resided in Wausau, WI.  Maynard worked at Marathon Electric as a machinist until his retirement.

Maynard spent every moment he could in the outdoors.  He loved hunting, fishing and tending to his wonderful gardens.  He caught the “golf bug” mid-life and never turned back.  When not slaying deer, knocking partridge out of the sky, ice-fishing or firing pars and birdies, he enjoyed competitive dancing.  He was an accomplished waltz and polka dancer.

Maynard is survived by four children and one sister; Alan (Bonnie) Pagryzinski of Sundance, WY, Lynn Pohl of Lafayette, IN, Renee (Michael) O’Connor of Humble, TX, James (Tracey) Page of Houston, TX and his sister, Betty Wagner of Ringle, WI.  He has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Claire Rusinek.

The family is forever in debt to his neighbor, Sylvester Hintz, for his help throughout the years.

Maynard will have a private family ceremony at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals at www.aspca.org.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com