Maynard Struchen

Maynard R. Struchen, age 93, of Conneaut, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born in Fairview, on September 11, 1921, a son of the late Everett and Inez Camp Struchen.

He attended Girard High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been a local laborer for many years. Maynard was a member of the Girard American Legion Post 494, Albion V.F.W, Erie County Volunteer Police Association Company 25, and had been a member of the Platea Fire Department for over 50 years. He belonged to the former Platea United Methodist Church where he served as lay minister. Maynard enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Parker Struchen; an infant daughter, Mary Anne; five brothers: Forest, Raymond, Donald, Faye and William Struchen.

Maynard is survived by his partner, Zella Goodenow ; sons: David Struchen and his wife Donna of Girard and James Struchen of Albion; a daughter, Laura Lewis of Albion; two brothers: Frank Struchen of North Carolina and Clyde Struchen of Conneaut; a sister, Maxine Roszell of California; many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren and step great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, in Girard on Friday from 10am-2pm and 4pm until the time of the service at 7pm. Private Burial will be at Erie County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Platea Volunteer Fire Company 10012 Maple Avenue, Girard, PA 16417. Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.