Maynard (Ellis) Burstein, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  He was born September 30, 1930, to the late Nathan and Huddie (Eisenberg) Burstein in Neenah, Wisconsin.  Maynard's early childhood years were spent in Neenah with his parents and sister Barbara (Burstein) Katz.  Both he and his sister attended/graduated from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, WI.  Maynard graduated from the University of Pennsylvania/Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, PA where he met his wife to be, Leah (Behrmann).  After graduation, Maynard served in the Army in Korea as First Lieutenant.

After the war he and Leah settled in Appleton, Wisconsin, where they raised two children, Laurie (David) Ahrens and Jerome "Jerry" (Trish) Burstein.  Maynard partnered with his father to build and grow a successful paper and packaging products company, Badger Products Inc. in Neenah.

In 1975, Maynard and Leah moved to Canton, Ohio as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Minerva Wax Paper, Inc.  In 1980, Maynard purchased/owned one of the first Computerland Inc. franchises in San Antonio, Texas which thrived for several years and was sold to another party.  From there, Maynard partnered with several contacts to provide guidance, ect. In establishing and growing business startups in Texas.  He also mentored and helped others through the SCORE group to develop and establish new business.

Maynard will be remembered for his wit, caring for others, his inspiration and attention to his family, friends, and others.  He will be dearly missed by many, including grandchildren Andrew (Katie) Cherkasky, Rebecca (Andy Kramer) Cherkasky, and Lillie (Brad) George, as well as seven great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Sunday from 1 pm until the time of service.  Interment will take place at Moses Montefiore Cemetery, Appleton.