OBITUARY
Maynard Alroy Nagelhout
May 11, 1937 – December 22, 2017
Maynard A. Nagelhout died December 22nd, 2017 following a prolonged illness. Surrounded by family, he passed peacefully at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Maynard was born to William and Helen Nagelhout in South Dakota. He was raised on his family’s Hamlin County farm near Bemis, South Dakota with his younger brother, Donald. For his early education, Maynard attended a rural country school and then graduated from Castlewood High School. In high school, he excelled in track, baseball, and football, but was regarded primarily as an excellent basketball player. After graduating in 1956, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sharon D. Miller in 1957. He attended South Dakota State College where he majored in Electrical Engineering; he was also involved in Army ROTC. Upon graduation, Maynard immediately joined the army and began a long and successful military career. He trained as a helicopter pilot and served overseas in Germany and Vietnam. Between his three Vietnam deployments, he was a flight instructor at Fort Rucker, Alabama. During his career he was awarded the Bronze Star (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), as well as numerous other citations, including Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. He was a research and development coordinator for 12 years. He received the Army’s R & D Team Achievement Award for development of laser technology. He took the laser target designator system to the 1st Air Calvary Division for implementation in Viet Nam. After service in Viet Nam, He attended the USAF Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama. Maynard achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and finished his career at the Pentagon and retired in 1983 after 22 years in the Army.
After his military career, Maynard started, and served as CEO of, Applied Resources Inc. Rosslyn VA, a defense contracting company. He had offices in Alexandria VA, Huntsville AL, and Orlando FL. He retired at age 75.
Maynard was passionate about spending time with his family and always enjoyed his family vacations at the beach. He also enjoyed catching Rockfish on the Chesapeake Bay aboard his pride and joy, Grady White “Marlin.” He loved spending time in the Solomons MD, with his children and grandchildren.
Maynard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon; His son, David and his wife Sela (Harrisburg, SD); his daughter, Debra Newhall and her husband Ben (Olney, Maryland); and his daughter, DiAnn Park and husband Bob (Vienna, Virginia); nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen (Bleeker) Nagelhout, and Brother, Donald.
The visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, Old Town Alexandria. Burial will be at the Arlington National Cemetery. Date will be determined. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at www.Chesapeake.cbf.org/donate
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ADD A MEMORYGeorge Axiotis
January 1, 2018
Maynard was a good man and will be missed in our professional community. I had the pleasure of working with him for six years and he always looked out for his team.
Terra Ching
December 30, 2017
Sharon and family,
I have such fond memories of Maynard. He was always so kind and polite. It was very interesting to me to read about all he has done in his life. My son, Dan, works at McKennan in Sioux Falls as an echocardiologist. He knows your son well. Small world, we say.
So sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him.
Sincerely, Terra (Goddard) Ching
Kennon Wilson
December 29, 2017
My most heartfelt condolences to your family. I worked for Maynard from 2003 to 2011. I could have not been more fortunate. Maynard was loyal, supportive, kind, generous, and deeply concerned for the welfare of his employees. May he rest in well-deserved peace.
December 29, 2017
Prayers and love to my family in the loss of my beloved brother-in-law, Maynard . My sister Sharon was the love of his life and his children and Grandchildren adored him! My family and I share in this loss of one so loved. Sheila Miller
December 29, 2017
our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharon, and the family at this time. You have such wonderful memories. We remember out years at SDSU shared with you. Love, The Bleekers at Mitchell SD
V S
December 29, 2017
May Gods love sustain the family during this time. Sincere condolences to you all. Psalms 29:11
December 29, 2017
Sincere sympathy to you Sharon and your children and grand-children. We all have fond memories of your earlier years in South Dakota. Maynard is remembered with respect for the life he lived.
Peggy Parliament Appl. (Watertown SD)
Tim and Pam Zoellner
December 28, 2017
Deepest sympathy from Our family to yours. Hunting wth Maynard and the rest of the Nagelhouts over the years I could see how much he cherished family time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlotte Smidt
December 28, 2017
Sharon - Orv and I have wonderful memories of our times at 804 6th Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota. Our love and sorrow are with you at this time. Wishing you God's comfort. Orv and Charlotte (Lee) Smidt.
December 28, 2017
Liz and I send our condolences. Saying goodby brings up so many emotions and memories. We have found solace in our loving Creator. He feels our pain, provides strength and comfort, and assures that the dead will live again.....
.......... and so we wait patiently on our great God to reunite us with our loved ones that we are missing so much........
Bob and Liz
Sonia Rasmussen
December 27, 2017
Maynard will be missed by his sister-in-laws, brother-in-law,and the many nieces and nephews who loved him. So many memories over the years to look back on and smile. He was such a fun Uncle, the kids were crazy about him. he is a heroe to many. What a role model he was! If a picture speaks a thousand words, how do you condense it to a few? What a beautiful life with Sharon and the family they created together. It is a tribute to a good man with a well lived life, a devoted family that will continue in his honor. Sending love Jim and Gay Rasmussen
Diannia Robinson
December 27, 2017
Maynard was one of the kindest and wisest men that I know. Sharon I am so very sorry for your loss.
Michael Gibbs
December 27, 2017
Deepest sympathy from the Avera Heart Hospital (where Maynard's son Dave is a cardiologist). His many commendations, citations, military rewards supplement his legacy as a husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandson.
We know that even though the family has suffered a loss, you still have some great memories. We hope those memories will give comfort. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. We want you to know that you're in our prayers..
-Mick Gibbs, President and CEO, Avera Heart Hospital
Sandy Sanford
December 26, 2017
In my many years of working in private industry, I count my time at ARI, and the leadership of Maynard as the best that I was fortunate to experience. Thank You, sir. RIP.
December 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace." Respectfully, Ali
December 24, 2017
We learned of Maynard's passing yesterday. We want to express our sympathy to you, Sharon, and your family.
Keeping you in prayer,
Ken and Dorothy Vanden Brink
Joyce Nagelhout
December 24, 2017
May your hearts be filled with memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
December 24, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Maynard was honorable, generous and supportive with his employees. He was much more than our boss, he was our advocate as well. Maynard has touched many people and will be sorely missed. Sincerely, Margaret Brandis
Janice Nagelhout Hrncir
December 24, 2017
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Keeping you close in heart and prayer for the loss of your beloved Dad and loving husband.
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Papa Maynard and Grandma Sharon with granddaughter Emma (1987)
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Papa Maynard and Grandma Sharon at granddaughter Marah's baptism (1992)
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Maynard's Maryland Citation Rockfish
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Maynard with Debra and Ben at their wedding reception in 1987
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Great Day in the Solomon Islands
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One of Many Fishing Trips on the Red Osprey
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Papa Maynard watching TV with granddaughter, Hannah
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Papa Maynard helping granddaughter Hannah find Easter eggs
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Papa Maynard with grandson, Daniel
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All the grandchildren at the beach (2001)
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Papa Maynard with grandson Daniel hunting in South Dakota (2003).
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Maynard pheasant hunting in South Dakota (2003).
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Solomans, Maryland
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Great-Grandson Delton
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Grandparents visiting newborn granddaughter Sarah at the hospital (1998)
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Rachel's graduation from University of Vermont, 2012
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Being silly on the way to Rachel's graduation, 2012
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Jillian and Grandpa
Jillian's graduation from Penn State 2011
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Emma and Grandpa
Emma's graduation from Radford 2010
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Emma and Erus's wedding
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Grandpa's Thunderbird
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Celebrating a fun fishing day at Solomans, Maryland (2016)
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Helicopter Pilot
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Bob and Dad fishing on the Chesapeake Bay 2016
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Great catch!
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Fish Market in Old Town Alexandria
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Engagement party with Jillian and Jon (2013)
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Fishing on Dad's Grady white
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Helping DiAnn reel in a rockfish
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Papa Maynard with Marah
Fishing on the Bay
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Papa Maynard with Daniel
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Grandpa's birthday
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Papa Maynard and Rachel
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The Feast with David
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High School 1956
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Beach Week 2001
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One-room Country School
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Spring 1951
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Beach Week 1999
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Papa Maynard with Will
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Family Portrait before Maynard left for Vietnam 1966
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Maynard's family 1956
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Fishing weekend on the Bay
2016
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Jillian and Jon's wedding
June 2013
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Summer 1954
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Last day in the Army
Retirement 1983
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Elizabeth's SDSU graduation 2012
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Jillian and Papa Maynard
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Montgomery, Alabama
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DiAnn and Bob’s wedding May 1987
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Papa Maynard and Grandma Sharon with granddaughter Emma (1987)
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Papa Maynard and Grandma Sharon at granddaughter Marah's baptism (1992)
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Maynard with Debra and Ben at their wedding reception in 1987
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Great Day in the Solomon Islands
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Papa Maynard watching TV with granddaughter, Hannah
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Papa Maynard helping granddaughter Hannah find Easter eggs
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Papa Maynard with grandson, Daniel
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All the grandchildren at the beach (2001)
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Papa Maynard with grandson Daniel hunting in South Dakota (2003).
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Maynard pheasant hunting in South Dakota (2003).
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Solomans, Maryland
Fall 2017
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Great-Grandson Delton
Fall 2017
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Grandparents visiting newborn granddaughter Sarah at the hospital (1998)
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Rachel's graduation from University of Vermont, 2012
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Being silly on the way to Rachel's graduation, 2012
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Jillian and Grandpa
Jillian's graduation from Penn State 2011
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Emma and Grandpa
Emma's graduation from Radford 2010
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Emma and Erus's wedding
Fall of 2014
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Grandpa's Thunderbird
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Celebrating a fun fishing day at Solomans, Maryland (2016)
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Helicopter Pilot
1965
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Bob and Dad fishing on the Chesapeake Bay 2016
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Great catch!
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Fish Market in Old Town Alexandria
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Engagement party with Jillian and Jon (2013)
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Fishing on Dad's Grady white
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Helping DiAnn reel in a rockfish
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Papa Maynard with Marah
Fishing on the Bay
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Papa Maynard with Daniel
Fishing on the Bay
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Grandpa's birthday
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The Feast with David
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High School 1956
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Beach Week 2001
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One-room Country School
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Spring 1951
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Beach Week 1999
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Papa Maynard with Will
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Family Portrait before Maynard left for Vietnam 1966
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Maynard's family 1956
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Fishing weekend on the Bay
2016
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Jillian and Jon's wedding
June 2013
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Summer 1954
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Last day in the Army
Retirement 1983
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Elizabeth's SDSU graduation 2012
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Jillian and Papa Maynard
Fishing on the Bay
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DiAnn and Bob’s wedding May 1987