Stanley Maixner
April 20, 1920 — October 7, 2012
Stanley Maixner
Funeral Mass for Stanley Maixner, 92, of Dickinson will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Casimir Paluck celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation for Stanley will be from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a prayer service being held at 7:00 p.m.
Stanley passed away on Sunday, October 07, 2012, at St. Luke’s Home in Dickinson, ND.
Stanley Maixner was born April 20, 1920 in Slope County, North Dakota, son of John and Luella (Langer) Maixner. He grew up on the family farm in Slope County and attended local country school. Stanley graduated from St. Mary’s High School in New England, attended Dickinson State Teachers College and taught country school for one year before attending NDSU. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Army AirCorp as a Raidar Operator in B24 Bombers. Stanley flew in more than 27 missions over Berlin, serving along side Jimmy Stewart. He also escorted JFK prior to his election in 1960. After being honorably discharged, Stanley returned to the family farm to continue farming. It was during this time that he met Patricia Fisher. On November 25, 1950, the couple was united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson. They made their home on the family farm and raised their four children, John, Mary, Ben and Pat. Stanley and Patricia retired to Dickinson in 1992 and he has lived there since. Stanley was a very patient and understanding individual. He loved hunting, fishing, and discussing politics. He was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to music, and watching his TV shows. Family was always very important to Stanley and he loved to visit with people, either in person or on the phone.
Stanley is survived by his sons, John Maixner of Dickinson; Ben (Karla Fandrich) Maixner of Richardton, their children, Micaela, McKenna, and Ryan; Pat (Jen) Maixner of Grand Forks, their children, Londyn and Lenox; daughter, Mary (Jeff) Bice of Dickinson; step-grandson Braden Bice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Luella; wife, Patricia; and siblings, Rozella Wandler, Vandelin Maixner, Albert Maixner, Margaret Hollenbeck, Lois Nichols, Richard Maixner, Mildred Griffin, and Luella Jacobs.
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Burial Date: October 10, 2012
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND
Funeral Mass: Wednesday: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND
Visitation for Stanley will be from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a prayer service being held at 7:00 p.m.
Stanley passed away on Sunday, October 07, 2012, at St. Luke’s Home in Dickinson, ND.
Stanley Maixner was born April 20, 1920 in Slope County, North Dakota, son of John and Luella (Langer) Maixner. He grew up on the family farm in Slope County and attended local country school. Stanley graduated from St. Mary’s High School in New England, attended Dickinson State Teachers College and taught country school for one year before attending NDSU. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Army AirCorp as a Raidar Operator in B24 Bombers. Stanley flew in more than 27 missions over Berlin, serving along side Jimmy Stewart. He also escorted JFK prior to his election in 1960. After being honorably discharged, Stanley returned to the family farm to continue farming. It was during this time that he met Patricia Fisher. On November 25, 1950, the couple was united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson. They made their home on the family farm and raised their four children, John, Mary, Ben and Pat. Stanley and Patricia retired to Dickinson in 1992 and he has lived there since. Stanley was a very patient and understanding individual. He loved hunting, fishing, and discussing politics. He was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to music, and watching his TV shows. Family was always very important to Stanley and he loved to visit with people, either in person or on the phone.
Stanley is survived by his sons, John Maixner of Dickinson; Ben (Karla Fandrich) Maixner of Richardton, their children, Micaela, McKenna, and Ryan; Pat (Jen) Maixner of Grand Forks, their children, Londyn and Lenox; daughter, Mary (Jeff) Bice of Dickinson; step-grandson Braden Bice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Luella; wife, Patricia; and siblings, Rozella Wandler, Vandelin Maixner, Albert Maixner, Margaret Hollenbeck, Lois Nichols, Richard Maixner, Mildred Griffin, and Luella Jacobs.
Click to View Program (PDF)
Burial Date: October 10, 2012
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND
Funeral Mass: Wednesday: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND
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