Maynard Dejong

Maynard D. DeJong, age 79, of Siren, WI passed away on October 21, 2011 in Duluth, MN. Maynard was born on June 11, 1932 to Sjoerd and Boukje DeJong in Ashland, WI. He was raised in Herbster, WI and graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1950. After high school Maynard attended UW River Falls for two years, then joined and served two years in the Army. He then went back to school at UW Stout for one year, but decided he liked his "summer job" of iron work better; which he did for 36 years. In 1957 Maynard married Cora Berg and they celebrated 54 years together. A true rifleman, Maynard enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and gave so much love to everyone. Preceded in death by his parents Sjoerd and Boukje; and two sisters, Daisy Isaksson and Dorothy Burkland. Survived by his wife Cora, daughters Gwen Hennessey and Brenda Sabistina, sons Calvin and Jack (Janet), nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother Hugo, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 am (visitation 10-11 AM) at First Baptist Church of Falun with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Burial will follow at the Herbster Cemetery, near his favorite place – the cabin. Memorials preferred to the Fish Bowl United Sportsman Club, Webster, WI. [ri•fle•ry (r f l-r) n. 1. The skill and practice of shooting a gun]