In loving memory of

Maynard Leo Bartels
June 9, 1925 - March 24, 2012

Maynard L. Bartels, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Saturday morning, March 24, 2012, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Maynard L. Bartels was born on June 9, 1925 in Delaware, Iowa, to William and Mary (Dirks) Bartels. He grew up in Hopkinton and graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1942. He married Helen Marie Stender Sanger on December 10, 1977 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Maynard first worked for Lutheran Brotherhood as an insurance salesman for over 20 years. The majority of that time was spent living in Anamosa, moving to Maquoketa in 1977. In 1985, he owned and operated Bartels Floor Covering in Maquoketa for five years. For the past 22 years he had worked for Breitbach Floor Covering in Maquoketa.

Maynard was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and prior to that he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Anamosa.

Maynard loved camping, dancing, gardening and traveling. He also enjoyed fixing and refurbishing cars and campers. He especially enjoyed attending his great-grandchildren's sporting events.

Maynard is survived by his wife, Helen Bartels of Maquoketa, IA; his children, Bonnie Ireland of Waverly, TN, Nancy (Joe) Bolduc of Houston, TX, and Gayla (Don) Ohde of Cedar Rapids, IA; step-children, Kenny Sanger of Maquoketa, IA, Donnie (Pam) Sanger of Port Orchard, WA, Jim Sanger, Sr. of Davenport, IA, Gary (Brenda) Sanger of Maquoketa, IA, and Dennis Sanger of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren, Sean, Kelley, Amy, Alex, Jacob, and Jackie; 4 great-grandchildren, Maeve, Nicky, Casey and Brenden; 5 step-grandchildren, including Shelley; 10 step-great-grandchildren, including Storm and Lexie; a brother, Dean (Ellie) Bartels of Freeport, IL; and sisters, Inez Tucker of Hopkinton, IA, Delores (Bob) Mohr of Hopkinton, IA, and Phyllis Fulwider of MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Don, and a sister, Leona Leytem.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

your daughters wrote on Mar 26, 2013:

"Dad, Its been 1 year and 2 days since you went to see Jesus face to face. We miss you every single day "

SHELLEY STORM LEXIE wrote on Apr 3, 2012:

"My grandpa has made such an inpact in Storm Lexi and I! We miss him sooo much! I MISS TALKING TO YOUEVERYDAY! WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA!!!"

Bob & Jodene wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"Helen & Boys, Sorry to hear of Maynard's passing Our thought & prayers go to each one of you & your families. We remember all the days at the campgrounds. "

Amy Grothusen wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"Grandpa I will love you and miss you. I'll always remember the beautiful horse stable you made for me by hand. I will miss going to visit you as I always treasured our time together. But most of all I will try to live a little bit more as you would have, in your honor I will work hard and be proud of it. I love you Grandpa."

David & Vickie (Sanger) Gawreluk wrote on Mar 27, 2012:

"Helen & Family, We are sorry to hear about Maynard. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "

Lori Sneed wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Shelley, I know that right now is really hard for you and your family. But remember your Grandpa is now up in heaven watching over you and your family and he is no longer in pain or suffering. I truely am sorry for your loss."

Louise Riggs wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Helen and family ,in so sorry for your loss . I meet Maynard when he had is carpet store he was a very caring husband father grandfather and great grandfather .he will be deepley miss by all i enjoyed our talked at dan and karen;s "

Carrie Griffin wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Maynard had lots of good years together."

Judy Cummings wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Gary & Brenda, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Keeping you in my prayers."

Shannon wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"To my sister Shelley, neice Lexie, Nephew Storm & also to Helen - So sorry for your loss. I know how much you love Maynard. If there's anything I can do, please dont hesitate to call. "

Denny Spear wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Gayla.Bonnie,Sean and Kelley. Sorry for you're loss,my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time."

Kelly James wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"My heart goes out to my best friend Shelley, Storm, Lexie, Shelley's beautiful grandma Helen. I am so sorry for your loss. The years I have been so fortunate to have Shelley as my best friend I have heard so many heartwarming stories about her grandma and grandpa and know how much you mean to her and the kids and my heart goes out to the whole family. Shelley your grandpa will now be looking down on you from heaven as those crazy moments pass you by as we always say gods turned it to my channel. (((inside joke))) God bless we have another special angel in heaven. Love you Shelley!!!!"

jolene farley wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"My thoughts and prayers to shelly and the entire family"

Sherry Orte wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"My condolences go out to the entire family. In the years of being freinds with Shelley,I feel that I know each of you and can only imagine the loss you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of loss. "

Rich Bechtel wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Sorry for loss, may the lord comfort you in these times."

Cy & Bernie Paul wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Helen, we were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "

Steve & Kerry Scott wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Helen, So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."