O. W. "Pete" Maxfield

Pete graduated from Leo High School in 1939 and then went to work for International Harvester Parts Department in Fort Wayne. In June of 1942, he enlisted in the United States Air Corps where he became a 2nd LT. and flew P-51 fighter planes. In April of 1944, he married the love of his life, Helen Klopfenstein, in a military wedding at Maxwell Field in Montgomery, Alabama. After WWII, they settled in Leo on the St. Joe River. He was owner and manager of Scherer and Maxfield, Inc. until he retired in 1987. He served on the Grabill Bank Board for 33 years and as board chairman for 13 of those years. He was a member of the Leo Apostolic Christian Church for 65 years. He served on the Cedars Board for 25 years. He was a charter member of Legion Post 409. He started the Leo Little League over 60 years ago. He was a gentle giant, a man of faith, a loving and devoted husband and “Daddy.” He is survived by daughters, Jyl (Ken) Norr, Julie (Tom) Gearhart, Jayne (Michael) Heller; son, James (Judy); eight grandchildren, Jodi, Jacque, Joe, Jayla, Jason, Jordan, Sally, and Kara; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen; his parents, James and Lillian; sisters, Georgianna and Mary Lou; and brothers, John, Carl, and Kenneth.

A private family visitation and graveside service will be held for Pete. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1PM, at Leo Apostolic Christian Church, 11714 Grabill Road, Leo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leo Apostolic Christian Church, The Cedars, or Gateway Woods Children’s Home. For online condolences, please visit www.mccombandsons.com