MAYNARD L. MATTHIES (April 1, 1937 – October 3, 2023)
Maynard L. Matthies of Lake of the Woods passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Born April 1, 1937 in
Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late George and Charlotte Matthies, and brother to the late Myron Matthies.
Maynard was a friend to many residents of Lake of the Woods and in the Washington DC area, including the late Rose Bianco and her family, and cousins, Joanne Noll and Richard Noll.
Maynard was a map cartographer for the former Army Map Service and current Defense Mapping Agency in Washington DC for 36 years during which he was involved in many special projects/assignments assisting the United States, namely the U.S. hostage rescue in Iran in 1980. Maynard attended Ferris Institute (Big Rapids, Michigan) and Indiana University and served four years in the U.S. Air Force.
A Celebration of Life is to be held Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Lake of the Woods Church,
Locust Grove, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Maynard's memory to the Lake of the Woods Church, 1 Church Lane,
Locust Grove, VA 22508.