Maynard E. Bastyr, age 87 of Jordan, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. On June 3, 1929 in St. Patrick Township, James and Anna (Madera) Bastyr celebrated the birth of their only son, Maynard Emil Bastyr. He attended a one-room school house in St. Patrick and eventually attended school in New Prague. On February 12, 1953, Maynard enlisted in the United States Army Reserve. After seven years in the USAR, he was honorably discharged on July 19, 1960.
Maynard worked at Minnegasco for 15 years before working at Thermo King in Bloomington where he was employed for 24 years. He was also a member of the Jordan Police Department for 15 years and volunteered with the Scott County water patrol. He enjoyed being a member of the Jordan VFW.
On July 9, 1955, Maynard exchanged wedding vows with Lilly Katra in Montgomery, MN. They were blessed with 62 wonderful years of marriage. Maynard was an amazing father and family man. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Lil Bastyr; sons, Joe (Diane) Bastyr and James (Deb) Bastyr; grandchildren, Nathan (Kim) Bastyr, Nicholas Bastyr, Jason (Lisa) Rudoy; Great-grandchildren, Noah Bastyr, Ethan and Cody Rudoy; his many nieces and nephew, other relatives, and friends. Maynard is preceded by his parents; sisters, Rosie (Tony) Pelowski and Annie (Alfred) Fierst.
Per Maynard’s wishes no services will be held. Burial at a later date
Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation proudly serves the Bastyr family.
