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Maynard L. Johannes, 84, Fergus Falls, Minn., formerly Hawley, Minn., died Sept. 2, 2010, at Park Gardens Assisted Living, Fergus Falls, Minn. Maynard Lyle was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Underwood, to Milton Johannes and Mary (Snyder) Johannes Cleveland. He grew up and graduated high school in Underwood. Upon graduation, he farmed with his father. On Sept. 15, 1946, he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Leidholm, at Birka Lutheran Church, Washburn. They lived in the Underwood area for 15 years where Maynard farmed and did carpentry work. They lived in Bismarck and Jamestown for a short while before moving to Kulm, where all their children graduated from high school. Maynard managed Farmer's Co-op Lumber in Kulm. In 1976, Maynard and Joyce moved to Hawley, Minn., where Maynard managed Ireland's Lumber and worked at Cenex. Most recently he worked for the City of Hawley where he mowed and started the recycling program. In 2009, they moved to Park Gardens Assisted Living, Fergus Falls, Minn,, where Maynard enjoyed many activities including Bingo. Maynard was a very active member in his church community. He held many leadership positions at Hawley Lutheran Church, including treasurer for 18 years. He was a member of the Kulm Lion's Club and active with the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag, Minn., and the Hawley Rodeo. Maynard was instrumental in the development of the emergency response teams in both Kulm and Hawley. He enjoyed gardening, knitting Afghans ...

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