Maynard E. Rolf

1936 - 2025

Maynard Rolf, age 89 of Hutchinson, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral service 12:00 PM (Noon) Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Emanuel Lutheran Church (18175 CR 50) in Hamburg with Rev. Todd Bentz officiating. Visitation held at the church Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment in the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

Maynard Edwin Rolf was born March 31, 1936 in Hancock Township of Carver County. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Benton Township of Carver County. Maynard attended the Zion Lutheran School and graduated in 1954 from the Central High School.

On April 19, 1958, Maynard enlisted in the United States Army where he served active duty until October of 1958 when he was transferred to an Army Reserve obligation. On October 24, 1959, Maynard was united in marriage with Barbara Siewert at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. The couple made their home on the family farm in Hancock Township. In October of 1961, Maynard was called again to active duty with the Army. He served until receiving his Honorable Discharge and terminal date of Reserve obligation in the beginning of 1964.

Maynard and Barb raised their family on dairy farms in Carver and McLeod County. Life for Maynard was always centered around farming. He had milked cows, raised beef cattle, worked on the side at a veterinary clinic in Waconia and as a artificial insemination technician. When Maynard was in his early 50's, the couple moved to a home in Glencoe and Maynard began a career as a sale representative of Form-A-Feed. He truly loved working in agriculture and the friendships he gained with all of his customers. Maynard retired from working when he was reached the age of 78, but never retired from his love of farming. Shortly after, Maynard and Barb followed their dream of having a home on a lake near Pelican Rapids. They enjoyed hosting family and friends for fishing and fish fry's for 19 years.

Maynard enjoyed baseball, football, bowling and playing cards; especially Sheepshead and Pinochle. Often, Maynard could be found on shore or in a boat with a fishing rod in his hand. First and foremost, Maynard's love was always his family. He cherished the time with his grandchildren and was always interested in all of their activities and accomplishments.

Maynard is preceded in death by his parents Ardell and Erna Wolter; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Richard) Herrmann; an infant great-grandson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Martin and Christina Siewert; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Warren and Wanda Siewert, Helen Siewert; niece Lori Siewert; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Maynard is survived by his loving family: wife Barbara Rolf of Hutchinson; children Alan Rolf of Glencoe, Roxanne Gripentrog and husband Brad of Venice, FL, Dan Rolf and wife Jill of Glencoe, Mark Rolf and wife Deb of Spicer, Pam Rolf of Hutchinson; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law Lois and Jerry Tiggelaar of Norwood Young America, Lynette and Dennis Feltmann of Norwood Young America, Susan and Bert Wagner of Stewart; brother-in-law Roger Siewert of Hamburg; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Serving as casket bearers Maynard's grandchildren and as honorary casket bearers his great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, 952-442-2121, www.johnsonfh.com.