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Maxine V. Schaust Obituary – 9/10/2019


Maxine V. Schaust, age 86, of Delano, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family on the family farm.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Delano.

There will be visitation Monday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. in St. Martha’s Hall of St. Peter Catholic Church, with a rosary service at 3:30 p.m.; and a prayer service at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, prior to the Mass. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Delano.

Arrangements are with the Iten Funeral Home of Delano.

Maxine was born Jan. 2, 1933, in Maple Lake, to Martin and Hazel (McAlpine) Wurm

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Maxine was united in marriage to Leonard P. Schaust Aug. 11, 1954, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake.

The couple farmed together. Maxine was the consummate homemaker and farmer. She was the epitome of a hostess, loved to entertain, and was known for her generosity. She took great care in keeping her house, gardens, and farm looking impeccable.

Maxine loved to cook, bake homemade bread, and can the bounty of the garden. She and Len had a love for dancing polkas and playing cards. She never missed a family birthday or important family date.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Hazel Wurm; an infant daughter; twin grandsons, Cole and Chase Grams; siblings Agnes (Sylvester) Piram, Grace (Leo) Rasset, Thomas Wurm, Timothy (Marie) Wurm, Mary (Bill) Jandro, and Roy Wurm; brothers-in-law Allen Decker, Richard Smith, and Wayne Jude.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leonard, Sr.; children Leonard (Laurie) Schaust, Jr., Luann (Dale) Hoese, Gary (Deb) Schaust, Sandy (Rick) Grams, Betty (Charlie) Checkal, and David (Shellie) Schaust; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; siblings Sister Betty Wurm (Sr. Martha Merriman), Eloise Smith, Hazel Decker, Jim (Marlene) Wurm, and Arlene Jude; sisters-in-law Margaret Wurm and Ann Cruikshank; as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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