Maxine Deimund

Maxine Deimund, 98, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. She was born January 14, 1913 in Tilsit, Mo. to Alice Masters Crump and Silas VanBuren Crump. She was the eighth child of nine and spent her early life in Tilsit. Maxine married Ray Ralph Deimund May 11, 1930 at Jonesboro, Ill. and they celebrated 54 years of marriage before her husband, Ralph's death October 6, 1984. Maxine is survived by her five children, Barbara Deimund Swink of Winchester, Va., Marjorie George and husband, Milton of Cape Girardeau, Dr. Keith Deimund and wife, Marjorie of Cape Girardeau, Janet Pohl and husband, Ronald of Williamsburg, Va., Rodger Deimund and wife, Linda of Cape Girardeau; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, five sisters, and one grandchild. Maxine was a member of First Baptist Church, established 1834, from 1926-2011. In 1927, 14 year old Maxine walked with the congregation carrying hymnals from the Spanish & Broadway church to the new First Baptist Church at 926 Broadway. Today, First Baptist is relocated at Cape Rock and Lexington. Maxine remembered well that she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a Tent Revival led by Evangelist Billy Sunday. Her brother Silas drove her to the revival meeting. Maxine was an active member in many facets of the church including Women's Missionary Union, Sunday School and Training Union. She was recently recognized for holding the longest membership at First Baptist Church, 85 years. She built her life around her family, church family and the community of Cape Girardeau. She was a member of the Parent Teachers Association at SEMO Training School and College High from 1937-1967 and concurrently at Central High School 1955-1962. Maxine was a charter member of the Rodney Vista Homemakers Club for 60 years, 1942-2002. She served as a volunteer judge at the SEMO District Fair. She also worked many years at the election polls. In her very early years she was employed at Brown Shoe Factory. She was an active volunteer at Southeast Hospital and was later employed nearly 20 years at the Information Desk and as an EKG technician. She has been a resident at Chateau Girardeau since 1986. Friends may call 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Mike Shupert officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church.

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Maxine Deimund

October 26, 2011