Maynard J. Epp (age 87) of rural Henderson, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Henderson Health Care Services.

Maynard J. Epp, was born in Seward, Nebraska on November 8, 1938, and was raised in rural Henderson, Nebraska by his parents, David H. and Sarah H. (Dueck) Epp. He attended Farmers Valley Grade School and graduated from Henderson Community School in 1956. After high school, he attended Bethel College and University of Nebraska–Lincoln before serving in the United States Army and Army National Guard. After serving, Maynard returned to Henderson where he farmed and worked in the irrigation and construction fields.

On July 29, 1964, Maynard was united in marriage to Johanna Christine “Chriss” (Seaton). After they retired, Maynard and Chris bought a house in Maui, Hawaii, where they enjoyed nearly 20 winters, escaping from the Nebraska weather.

Maynard loved fishing, hunting, driving fast cars (particularly corvettes), flying airplanes, playing golf, and being outdoors.

Maynard was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 62 years, Chriss; his grandson, Anthony Epp; and his sister, Arlyce Siebert.

Left to cherish Maynard’s memory are son, Bryan Epp and his daughter, Jaelyn Yost; son, Shawn Epp and his wife Heather; daughter, Jodie Williams, her husband, Wayne Trudeau, and children, Aubrey, Chandler, & Makenna Williams; brother-in-law, Roger Siebert; sister-in-law, Monica Seaton; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life with the family will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Hatchery, 1025 N Main St, Henderson, NE.

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