Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Michael E. Maunu was born on April 28, 1952, to Lester and Eunice (Blair) Maunu in Aberdeen. He grew up and attended school in Frederick.
Michael married Patricia Lingor on April 8, 1972, in Aberdeen. He worked for K.O. Lee for over 20 years. Over the years, Michael worked at Dick's West Side and various mechanic shops. He then went to work for Lien's Transportation for several years and Rohly's Bar. Michael was recently working for Aberdeen Asphalt.
In his younger days, Michael started a country western band. When his children were younger, he served as a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was a lifetime member of the Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club in Aberdeen and was an active member of Salt Lake Lodge in Java. Over the years, Michael built and drove several derby cars. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many close friends.
Grateful for having shared Mike's life are his children: Jody (Brad) Schweigert, Huron; Mike (Cathy) Maunu Jr., Aberdeen; Jason (Amanda) Maunu, Aberdeen; and Michelle (Heath) Steineke, Brookings; eight grandchildren: MaKiah Schweigert, Austin Maunu, Alex Maunu, Morgan Maunu, Jordyn Maunu, Bentley Maunu, Jaide Steineke and Kenzie Steineke; one half-sister, Linda McCabe, Moundsville, W. Va.; his brothers and sisters: Debra Maunu, Aberdeen; Bob Maunu, Aberdeen; Wayne Maunu, Aurora, Colo.; Becky Glover, Aberdeen; Cindy Pigors, Aberdeen; and Lisa Maunu, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Eunice.
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