Maynard Bielke

Obituary

Maynard Mike Bielke was born on September 29, 1928, in New Auburn, Minnesota. He was the son of John and Elsie (Henke) Bielke. Maynard was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn. He also received his education in New Auburn.

On September 28, 1950, Maynard was united in marriage to MaryLou Schultz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. This marriage was blessed with four children, Randy, Eldon, Kevin and Coleen. Maynard and MaryLou made their home in New Auburn and shared 51 years of marriage until MaryLou passed away on June 16, 2002.

Maynard was a self-employed painter for 41 years until he retired in 2008. He was an active member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn where he was a Deacon and rang the church bells. Maynard was also a member of the New Auburn Fire Department for 32 years, the New Auburn Lions Club, and the High Island Lake Association.

Maynard enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

When Maynard needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at the Dassel Lakeside Health Care Center on October 15, 2019. He passed away there on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the age of 92 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Maynard is survived by his:
Children, Randy Bielke and his wife, Janet, of Darwin, MN,
                Eldon Bielke of Norwood Young America, MN,
                Kevin Bielke of Hutchinson, MN,
                Coleen Rannow (Brian DeBolt) of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Heather (George) Diaz, Amanda Bielke (Brandon Burdick), Andrew Rannow, Alyssa Rannow, and Nathan Rannow;
Great Grandchildren, Lilah Burdick, Levi Burdick, Sam Diaz, and Nora Diaz;
Many other relatives and friends.

Maynard is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Elsie Bielke; Wife, MaryLou Bielke; Siblings, Marcella (Arnold) Krueger, Marvin (Thusnelda) Bielke, and Margaret Bielke in infancy.