Maynard John Mens, 90, of Bedford, died Saturday, April 14, 2012. Born May 23, 1921 in Minnesota; he was a son of the late William Mens and Elda Eickhoff Mens.
Maynard served the United States in Army during World War II, European African Eastern Theatre. He was a prisoner of war in Germany following the Battle of the Bulge. Maynard was recognized as a hard worker. He enjoyed his yard, flowers, and trees.
Maynard is survived by his wife, June Wilkerson Mens; his children and their families, Gary Mens of OK, Jody Mens of MN, Gail Perrine of TX, and Cheryl Garza of MN.
No visitation is scheduled. Please send correspondence to June Mens, c/o Bedford County Nursing Home, 1229 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA 24523. Private family memorials are planned for a later time. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com, 540-586-3443.