Maynard Gulbranson, 89 of Pharr, TX, formerly of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on November 22, 2021 in Pharr, TX.

Maynard was born in Polk County MN on February 11, 1932 to Gerhardt and Inga (Momyr) Gulbranson.

He was educated in the East Grand Forks Public School District graduating with the Class of 1950.  On June 7, 1953 he was married to Esther Moen at Grand Marais Church rural East Grand Forks, MN.

After high school, Maynard began farming and retired in 1993.  Maynard served on many boards including; Bethany Lutheran Church, Esther Township, Red River Valley Beet Growers Association, Vineland Huntsville Insurance Co. and the Polk County Wheat Board.

He is survived by his wife Esther; daughter Stephanie (Jeff) Roller of Pharr, TX and son Miles (Holly) Gulbranson of East Grand Forks, MN along with 4 grandchildren, Amanda (David) Wintheiser, Adam (Juliya) Roller, Amber (Andrew) Dudgeon, Brent Gulbranson, and 1 great-grandchild, Ivan Roller; sister-in-law Arlene (Iner) Gulbranson along with numerous nieces and nephews.  His preceded in death by his parents, and infant daughter, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Memorials are preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church in Maynard's memory.

Memorial Service :  11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Bethany Lutheran Church, 10321 State Highway 220 NW, East Grand Forks, MN

Memorial Service will be livestreamed on Bethany Lutheran Church Facebook Page at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022

Visitation: One Hour Prior Memorial Service on Saturday, June 11, 2022

Inurnment: Bethany South Lutheran Cemetery ~ East Grand Forks, MN