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Harvey George Maples, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died
Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the age 80.
Harvey (George) was born April 24, 1926 in Sturgeon Bay,
Wisconsin. He was the son of Harvey J. and Adala (Marx)
Maples. He married Emelie Mae Fox on April 27, 1978 in
Cottage Grove, WI. Harvey retired as a pipe fitter, on
natural gas lines, last employed with S & Z Construction Co.
in 1984. He was a life member of the Labor�s union local 113
for over 50 years. He and his wife Emelie moved to Arkdale
from Mukwonago in 1994.
Harvey spent his time by enjoying the outdoors by
watching and caring for all the wild life. He contributed to
the community by volunteering his services with many various
activities, Boy Scouts, and by helping others.
Harvey was a WWII Navy Veteran serving as a signalman 1st
class on LST 268 in the South Pacific. He was involved in
the Peleliu, Okinawa and Philippine Island liberation
campaigns; Harvey received an honorable discharge on May 23,
1946. Harvey also served in the Coast Guard retiring in
1971.
This beloved Father and Grandfather�s warmth, and sense
of humor, will be missed by all who knew him.
Harvey enjoyed watching wild animals and birds. He was an
avid outdoorsman.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; brother,
Larry; daughter, Jane Schams; and grandson Scott Maples.
Survivors:
Wife: Emelie Maples of
Arkdale, WI
Son: Richard (Donna) Maples of
New Berlin, WI
Son: Terry (Edelina) Maples of
Pioneer, CA
Son: Kenneth Maples of
Houston, TX
Daughter: Penny (Robert) Myatt
of Merton, WI
Sister: Nora Mae Frank,
Phoenix, AZ
Grandchild: Mark
(Pat) Maples of Milwaukee, WI
Grandchild: Jeffrey (Jennifer)
Maples of Vernon, WI
Grandchild: Christopher Maples
of New Berlin, WI
Grandchild: Leland Schams of
Milwaukee, WI
Grandchild: Nicholas Maples of
Las Vegas, NV
Grandchild: Nancy Myatt of
Waukesha, WI
Grandchild: Wendy Myatt of
Waukesha, WI
Grandchild: David (Doni)
Snider of Gosnell, AR
Grandchild: Dean Maples of
Houston, TX
Great-Grandchildren: Katelynn, Ashlee, Tyler Maples of
Vernon, WI and Devin Snider of Gosnell, AR
A memorial service will be held at a later date in
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Harvey will be buried on his
family�s plot in Bayside Cemetery.
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further
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