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Dwight L. Maggard

March 20, 1944 - June 2, 2018

Dwight L. Maggard, 74, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on March 20, 1944 in Salem, Missouri to G.E. Maggard and Loreen (Purcell) Maggard who preceded him in death.

Dwight is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debby; a daughter, McKenzie Maggard, Lebanon, Missouri; a daughter Molly Zeigenbein (Daniel) Marionville, Missouri; a son, Cory Maggard, Lebanon, Missouri; a brother, Eugene Maggard, Salem, Missouri; a sister, Judy Stewart (John) Eminence, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Ken Lathrop, Republic, Missouri and a sister-in-law Libby Pendleton (Jeff) Marionville, Missouri; nephews and nieces and many friends.

Dwight and Debby started Maggard Canoe on the Niangua River in 1974. Dwight enjoyed visiting with anyone who shared his love of the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and was a fierce competitor when it came to catching the first fish. Dwight shared his love for fishing by teaching many young people and some not so young, how to fish over the years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Dwight L. Maggard, 74, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on March 20, 1944 in Salem, Missouri to G.E. Maggard and Loreen (Purcell) Maggard who preceded him in death. Dwight is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debby; a daughter, McKenzie Maggard, Lebanon, Missouri; a daughter Molly
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left a message on August 24, 2018:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
David (Scoop) Peery, OWWC left a message on June 18, 2018:
I became acquainted with Dwight and met his family while renting canoes for groups years ago on the Niangua River. I'm a member of the Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club (a paddling club) hq'd in Kansas City and the Ozark Mountain Paddlers in Springfield. Both clubs send their condolences. OWWC also used the services of Maggard Canoes at Akers Ferry on the Current. We enjoyed our relationship with the families and consider them excellent outfitters. David (Scoop) Peery, 944 E. Farm Road 48, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725.
Paul A. Weaver left a message on June 6, 2018:
Debby, McKenzie, Molly and Cory Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.
GREG TURPEN left a message on June 6, 2018:
When I was a young teen from St Louis county, Dwight took me for my very first 100 mph ride in a Corvette, summer of 1968 through the hills between Salem and Aker's Ferry. What a great & fun guy that loved the Missouri rivers all the bounty therein. Rest in peace old friend.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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