Maynard H. Stang, age 91, of Brookville, Indiana died Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville, Indiana.
Born September 23, 1925 in Brookville, Indiana he was the son of the late George & Elizabeth (Reidenbach) Stang. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served with the 423RD Infantry Division. On December 18, 1945 he was injured in action, and taken as a German Prisoner of War, and was liberated by the allied forces on May 2, 1945. He earned the EAME Theater Ribbon W/3 Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, as well as the Purple Heart.
He was retired from the former Philco-Ford in Connersville where he had worked for over 40 years.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Elizabeth Smullen, Mabel Benedict, Irene Bockover, and Loretta Twa; two brothers, Howard Stang and Harry Stang, two infant brothers, Elmer & George Stang.
Rev. Ladona Webb will officiate the Funeral Services at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, November 25, 2016, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 823 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the services at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, November 25, 2016 at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St Thomas Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stang family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .