Maynard Rindahl Jr.

Maynard Edward Rindahl Jr., age 57, of Mahnomen, Minnesota died Friday, March 5, 2013, at his home. Maynard Edward Rindahl Jr., the son of Maynard and Myrtle (Benson) Rindahl, was born on November 7, 1955 in White Earth, Minnesota. As a teenager, Maynard moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended North High School. He later worked for the Westing House for a time. Maynard was united in marriage to Betty Jean-Ann Williams and the couple continued living in the Minneapolis area. They were blessed with three children: Jeremy “Jay”, Chad and Chantelle. In the mid-1990’s, Maynard moved back to northern Minnesota and made his home in Mahnomen. He was employed in the maintenance department at the Mahnomen Health Center and also received First Responder training. Maynard later obtained his Boilers License and worked many years for the Shooting Star Casino. Maynard was a very spiritual person, and often spoke about his Ojibwe heritage. He spent many hours teaching family about the traditional ways. He always had an abundance of wild rice and never sent a family member home with out sharing some. Overall, Maynard loved to socialize and visit with those around him. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends at the American Legion. His time was too short and he will be greatly missed. Maynard is survived by three children: Jay (Monica) Rindahl of Mahnomen, Chad (Sheilla) Edward Rindahl of Chisago City, Minnesota, and Chantelle (Chad) Meyers of Princeton, Minnesota; his father, Maynard Sr. of Fertile, Minnesota; one brother, Tim (Cheryl) Rindahl of Mahnomen; four sisters: Patsy Villebrun of Twin Valley, Minnesota, Sue Travis of Kansas City, Kansas, Darcy Rindahl of North Branch, Minnesota, and Angel (Nathaniel) Benson of Ada, Minnesota; nine grandchildren: Damon, Shawnee, Darius, Jaden, McKenzie, Riley, Sebastian, Blake, and Sheradyn; his goddaughter, Nicole; a dear niece, Ronda; a close nephew, Eric; his ex-wife, Betty Kruger; and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Alan. Funeral Services were held at 2:00pm on Friday, March 29, 2013, at the White Earth Community Center, with Pastor Tim Brown officiating. Providing music were Tim & Tammy Brown, Pat Moran, and the Mahnomen Singers. Serving as pallbearers were Jay Rindahl, Chad Rindahl, Tim Rindahl, Robert Durant, Eric Nielsen, and Damon Rindahl. All of Maynard’s grandchildren were honorary bearers. Visitation was one hour before the funeral.

Maynard Rindahl Jr.

November 7, 1955 - March 22, 2013