Maynard L. Streyle, 77
Maynard L. Streyle, age 77 of Olivet, S.D., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, S.D. A funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 15 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, S.D., with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial was in the Zion Reformed (Kassel) Cemetery, rural Menno, with military graveside Rites by the Rames-Bender American Legion Post #152 and the US Navy Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Chad Furney, Cory Furney, Tom Schmidt, Brian Furney, Todd Frey and Barry Schmidt. Honorary Pallbearers were Caitlyn Mostek, Katelynn Cerny, Parker Streyle, Carter Mostek, Cody Cerny, Kaylee Streyle and Camden Mostek.
Maynard Louis Streyle was born March 6, 1946, in Freeman, S.D., to Alvin and Lora (Fuerst) Streyle. Maynard was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Menno. He attended country school until the eighth grade. Maynard was an active member of the US Navy from 1967-1969.
On Sept. 22, 1974, he married Marlene Bitterman. During his life, Maynard farmed while working at the Menno Feedstore. Later he worked at the lumber yard, was a farmhand for several local farmers and eventually retired from the Menno Grain Elevator.
Maynard was an involved member of the American Legion Post #152 where he assisted in lining up the 4th of July Menno Parade for many years. He served as a Scout Master and Den Leader for the Menno Boy Scouts. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and just recently spent time doing word searches, putting together puzzles, playing bingo and winning many checkers games.
Survivors include Marlene Streyle of Menno; three children and several grandchildren: daughter Denise (Scott) Mostek (Caitlyn, Carter and Camden) of Wayne, Neb., son Jason (Tara) Streyle (Katelynn and Cody) of Alcester, S.D., son James (Jalynne) Streyle (Parker and Kaylee) of Scotland, S.D.; brother Roland (Peggy Thranum) Streyle; sisters Marcella Furney, Kathleen (Rick) Chapin, Betty (Keith) Frey; and nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Lora Streyle; one brother Marvin; one sister, Lois; brother-in-law, Loren; and his grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
