Maynard T. Zuelke

Maynard T. Zuelke, 82 went to be with the Lord God on August 30, 2022.

Maynard was born to Lloyd & Ruth (Dexhiemer) on May 9, 1940 in Holland, WI. He grew up with 2 sisters Jane (Len) Kopidlansky, Brillion, WI and Judy (Richard) Franz, Cato, WI and 2 brothers Larry (Sally) Zuelke and David Zuelke Brillion, WI. After graduation from Brillion High School, Maynard was employed at Tecumseh Engine Company in New Holstein, WI. for 45 years. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists of New Holstein: Lodge #1260. Maynard was drafted and joined the U.S. Air Force on March 8th, 1963 then was deployed to Okinawa, Japan (a duty he enjoyed) prior to assignment in Vietnam. Maynard was discharged on March 1, 1967 with high honors for his service to our Country as an airplane mechanic. Upon discharge he returned to his job at Tecumseh.

Maynard married Pina Conti on January 2, 1987. They were married for 37 years. He enjoyed God’s outdoor creation by fishing, biking, and taking walks along Lake Michigan and spending time with his grandchildren.

Maynard is survived by his loving & devoted wife Pina; their child Jonathan (Carly), and their children Vaela and Kayson, of Manitowoc, WI.

He has two sons from a previous marriage: Steven (Bobbie) Zuelke, and their children Melodie, Matthew and Christopher of Clearwater, FL and Jason (Paula) Zuelke, and their children Christian, Jessica (Zach Engels). Hannah, Micah, Tabitha and Jacob of Green Bay, WI.

He also has step-children: Vance (Ranae) Englebrecht of Crivitz, WI., Amy Englebrecht of Manitowoc, WI, and their children Adam (fiancée Katie), Lindsay, Kaleb and Alayna of Manitowoc, WI, Denise Teply, and her children Zachery, Andrew and Vittoria of Nebraska City, NE and Jeri (Jamie) Kukurich, and their children Nicholas and Olivia of Appleton, WI.

Maynard also has 9 great-grandchildren: Rowen VonRump, Jeremiah Teply, Tucker Teply, Presley Teply and April Teply-Ordonez of Nebraska, Khalani Engelbrecht of Manitowoc, WI, Rowen Engels, Tilly Engels and Dawson Engels of Green Bay, WI.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Zuelke, his mother, Ruth Zuelke, brother Larry Zuelke, brother-in-law, Richard Franz, sister-in-law, Sally Zuelke. Also preceded him in death was his father-in-law Gino Conti, and mother-in-law Vittoria Meliani Conti, brother-in-law Rodolfo Conti, sister-in-law Sonia Conti and other uncles and aunts and loved ones.

The family would like to extend a heartful thank you to all who cared for Maynard at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac, WI and Samaritan Home Assisted Living in Manitowoc, WI.

Celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Open Bible Baptist Church, 2021 South 14th Street, Manitowoc, WI. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes. Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc location is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

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