Maynard's discharge papers.

Maynard's notes about his service.

Manning Soldier Is Cook in Far East
With US Forces in Japan
Private First Class Maynard M. Kienast, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kienast, Manning, Iowa, is serving with the Far East Command Headquarters in Tokyo. He is a cook at one of the Army's mess facilities in the Japanese capital.
Pfc. Kienast entered the Army in February, 1951, and arrived in Japan in April 1952.
Daily Times Herald, May 29, 1952

Maynard was born in his home in rural Audubon County, Iowa, October 14, 1928, 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 April 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