Maynard R. Schwarz, age 88 of Minnesota Lake, MN passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00-5:00pm at Nasinec Funeral Home and will resume one hour (9:30am-10:30am) prior to the funeral at church. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church outside of Minnesota Lake in Danville Township; Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:30am. Reverend Larry Sipe will officiate and burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors by the Wells Area Color Guard.
Maynard Robert Schwarz was born April 28, 1936 to Louis and Adeline (Brigger) Schwarz on the family farm. He was baptized, confirmed, married, served as an elder and a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Danville Twp. He graduated 8th grade from District #39 and graduated in 1954 from Minnesota Lake High School. He enlisted the U.S. Army June 6, 1955 and served until June 5, 1957. Maynard married Norma Schroeder December 18, 1964 at St. John’s Lutheran Church and they were blessed with four children.
He farmed all of his life and worked for Beske Implement for 15 years. He also worked for Bohm Construction and Schwarz Excavating, blading roads. He loved fishing, bowling, listening to the Minnesota Twins and watching black and white TV, especially Bandwagon, The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune.
Maynard is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Mabel (John) Steck.
He is survived by his wife Norma; children: Jeff (KimBerlina) Schwarz of Mankato, Eric (Kris) Schwarz of Waseca, Sarah Beenken of Minn Lake and Carl Schwarz of Minn Lake; grandchildren: Cody (Heather) Schwarz and Seth Beenken; great grandchild Myron Schwarz; sister Mary Jane (Les) Forman of Moorhead and many nieces and nephews.
I didn’t get a chance to know Maynard personally. Norma I am praying for you and your family. I’m sure God your children and Donna will be with you! This was a good winter for Donna to stay in Minnesota.
Isaiah 43: 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.
Blessings,
Teresa
Dear Eric, Kris, Cody, Heather. Myron and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa . Thinking and praying for you all, May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Jennifer Kinkade
To the family of Maynard, may the Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. Maynard was a very caring Christian, a support for Norma and the rest of the family. We are unable to be with you physically, but we are thinking about you. Someone has some big shoes to fill and the Lord will provide. Blessings and peace to all.
Peg and Bernie