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Maynard Suchomel
MAYNARD SUCHOMEL
Solon
Maynard Suchomel, 88, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of Solon, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Loveland Good Samaritan Village.
He was born Dec. 23, 1928, in Solon, Iowa, and spent his early years farming. He married Marilyn Anderson on Aug. 24, 1950, in Solon. They moved to Loveland in 1956. Maynard and Marilyn then opened and operated the Outdoor Shop and later started Mountain Ski Rental. They retired in 1996, and Maynard was then able to spend time on his lifelong passion of gardening. He enjoyed sharing his produce with his friends, family and neighbors.
Maynard was a lifelong member of the Elks.
Maynard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn; his sister, Dorothy Fishback and husband Lee; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loveland. Visitation will be held before the Mass. Burial services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at St. Bridget's Cemetery at Nolan Settlement, rural Solon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice or Friends of St. Bridget's, in care of Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com.
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