Maynard Julseth

Deerfield- Maynard Julseth, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2014. He was born in Deerfield on October 7, 1917 to George and Betsy (Hoel) Julseth. On July 24, 1940, Maynard married Ruth Vikum and they spent 63 years together. Maynard spent his younger years farming in the Deerfield area. He then moved his family to Bensenville, IL, where he worked for the Village of Bensenville for 32 years. After his retirement, he and his wife moved to McHenry, IL. Maynard enjoyed spending time with his family. Maynard is survived by his son, Phil (Barb) Julseth; his daughters, Barbara (George) Sande, Linda Hartwig, Marjorie (Ralph) Rouille, Donna (Dennis) Giese; a daughter-in-law, Janeil Price; 25 grandchildren; and 45 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Roger (Wanda); a special brother, Rolland (June); brother-in-law, Larry Koepp; sister-in-law, Pearl Julseth; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; son, David; brothers, Clifford and Delaine; and sisters, Berniece Otis and Genevieve Koepp. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church, 3494 Oak Park Road, Deerfield, with Rev. Holly Slater officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church education center. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Thursday at church. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church or to Zion Lutheran Church in McHenry, Illinois. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
201 Bue Street
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5369