Kenneth K. Maynard
  • Born on: September 6, 1964
  • Departed on: November 2, 2023
  • Resided in: Waterloo, IA

Kenneth K. Maynard

Kenneth K. Maynard, 59, of Waterloo, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on November 2, at Allen Hospital surrounded by his family. 

Ken was born September 6, 1964, to Thomas and Janice (Rohle) Maynard in Flint, Michigan.  At a young age, his family moved to Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Central High School in Waterloo (1982).  Ken spent the past 29 years working in financial services at Veridian Credit Union. He married Sherie Wilkinson in 1984 and later divorced.  In 2007, he was united in marriage to Lori Gross. 

Ken loved worshipping through music and serving at Cedar Valley Church for over 25 years. He was a member of the 1980 Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and remained an avid fan. Ken enjoyed cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings and the Twins.  He loved game nights, movies, and spending time with family and friends.  Ken was a man of God with a kind and tender heart, a quick wit, and sense of humor.

Ken is survived by his wife Lori, his children, Holly (fiancé, Charles King) and Nick, and mother-in-law, Harriett Gross, along with nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Janice, his sister, Kelly Downing, and father-in-law, Lyle Gross.

Visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 and a Celebration of Life service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023.  Both will be held at Cedar Valley Church, 3520 Ansborough Ave. in Waterloo, IA.

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