Maynard Tosseth Obituary (1934 - 2023)

Maynard Tosseth, 89, Bismarck, formerly Wilton, ND, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Sunne Lutheran Church, Rural, Wilton, ND, with Rev. Dan Paulson officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 5-7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at DaWise-Perry / Mandan Crematory, 4211 Old Red Trail, Mandan. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Sunne Lutheran Cemetery. Maynard Ivan Tosseth was born May 1, 1934, in Wilton, ND to Arne and Selma (Benson) Tosseth. He grew up on a farm southwest of Regan and graduated from Regan High School in 1952. Following graduation, he began his career as a farmer, working alongside his father on the family farm. Maynard married Sharon McVay on June 28, 1969, at First Presbyterian Church in Bismarck. From this union, they were blessed with two children. They made their home in Wilton and Maynard continued farming until his retirement in 1995. Maynard was a lifelong member of Sunne Lutheran Church. He served on the church council for several years and was involved with the church youth group as well, serving as an advisor. Maynard was a loving father and an animal lover, giving his children many pets during their childhood. He especially enjoyed bird watching and built many birdhouses which were on display outside his home. He had multiple hobbies and interests throughout his life to include cooking, baking, gardening, bowling, horseshoes, hunting, fishing, playing bingo, and visiting casinos. He supported Wilton Miners high school basketball and attended numerous games. He was a member of the Bismarck Elks Club, Wilton Lions Club, and served on the Wilton Zoning Committee for several years. Maynard was a lifelong Minnesota Twins fan, rarely missing a game on the radio or tv. He attended many home games as well. Maynard was also a collector and had collected hundreds of coins, pens, and caps. Maynard is survived by his son, Darren Tosseth, and daughter, Trisha Tosseth. Maynard was preceded in death by his parents, Arne and Selma Tosseth; his sister, Ethel Tosseth; brothers, Adolph and Edwin Tosseth; his wife, Sharon of 50 years; his father and mother-in-law, Dwight and Shirley McVay; and his brother-in-law, Monte McVay.