Maynard Max Kienast Obituary (1928 - 2020)

Maynard Max Kienast, 91, of Indianola, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Maynard chose to donate his body to the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine. Maynard was born in his home in rural Audubon County, Iowa to John and Emma (Braun) Kienast. Maynard married Eleanor Lowcock on November 11, 1955 in Manning, Iowa. They were married for 65 years until her passing just 24 days ago on 4/4/2020. A few years into their marriage they became crop farmers and later added animals to their farming. Maynard spent most of his working career working at Farm Implement (John Deere) in Indianola. He retired from the Iowa Packing House in Des Moines. Maynard was devoted to the Lord and read the Bible every day. He loved to plant a garden with a variety of fruits and vegetables. His hard work paid off in canning that would last the whole year through for his family. He loved to be outside when possible. When that was not possible, he liked to sit in his sun room enjoying the scenery. Maynard is survived by his sons; Dwight (Brenda) and Davy (Lori Morris), daughters; Kathy (Kevin) Foutch and Amy (John) Marshall, grandchildren; Stacy (Steven) Launsdale, Steven Kienast , Jonathan (Jenny) Foutch, Jessica Foutch, Joseph (Noel) Foutch, Michael Foutch (Sharhia Wiese), Pamela (Junior) Louis, Jason (Cassie) Butler, Allen (Lacy) Butler, Ben (Alexis) Butler, Davy (Crystal) Kienast, Vanessa (Steven) Borror, and Brittney (Zach) Schamerhorn, and 31 great-grandchildren. Memorials in Maynard's name can be made to Taylor House in Des Moines. Online condolences can be made at www.petersonfuneralservice.com