Maxine A. Neihardt, 79, passed away at her home in Mesick on Tue, Jun 7, 2011. She was born on Mar 28, 1932 in Mancelona to the late Raymond and Anna (Willis) Lambert.
Maxine married Richard Neihardt on Jul 1, 1950 in Fife Lake, where they made their home until 2009 when they moved to Mesick. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved cooking and spending time with her family.
Maxine's grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy in life and they loving called her G.G. She will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard; her dear children, Richard H (Linda) Neihardt Jr of Portage, Michael R (Lynette) Neihardt of Kalkaska, Christopher W. (Margaret) Neihardt of Honor, and Deborah J (Brian) Hodges of Mesick; her cherished grandchildren, Rodney (Megan), Alison, Brian, Brice, Andrea (Eric), Erin (Chris), Matthew (Marissa), Richard H III (Jessica), Devin, and Christine (Patrick); her precious great grandchildren, Madison, Ava, Alexander, Annabelle, Edward, Abbey, and Amelia; her siblings, Rachel Russell of Fife Lake, Raymond Lambert of Cleveland, and Gary (Diane) Lambert of Flint; and several nieces and nephews that loved her deeply.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Samuel Thomas Lambert, and Ardel Lentzer; and an infant son, Thomas.
A memorial service celebrating Maxine's life was held on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at noon at the Kalkaska United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Wolfe officiating.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home.
