Maynard G. Westergaard passed away August 25, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital. He had just celebrated his 89th birthday one week ago.

Maynard George Westergaard was born August 18, 1927 son of John and Ida Westergaard in Iowa. He grew up on a farm with two brothers, James and Eldar.

He graduated and entered the Army. In 1947 when he was stationed in Munich, Germany he met Anselma Zettl. January 8, 1949 they were married in Albert Lea, MN. He worked as an Appraiser. They moved to Rochester working at Olmsted County Court House along with many part-time jobs. He and Anselma took many trips to Germany to visit her family. He mostly enjoyed riding bikes, taking care of the yard, and of course the family parrot "Polly". At the age of 65 he retired.

Survivors include his wife, Anselma; a daughter, Sandra (Kenneth) Stock; a son, Gregory; four grandchildren, Michael (Kayla) Stock, Elizabeth Stock, Cole Westergaard, and Lucas Westergaard; one great-grandchild, Brayden Stock; and one brother, Eldar.

The funeral will be at 1:00pm on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Karna Hagen Moskalik officiating.  The visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion, Post 92.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com