Maynard Louis "Lou" Ouellette

Maynard Louis “Lou” Ouellette, 82, of Crane, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, in Crane.

Lou was born on December 31, 1939, to Vincent and Blanche Ouellette.  He was a United States Army veteran and was Honorably discharged in February of 1966.  Lou was married to Datha Jane Copeland Ouellette and she preceded him in death on August 2, 1999.  

Lou married Gail Johnson in July of 2001.  He loved fishing, drinking coffee with friends, and going to Senior Citizens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepdaughter, Rebecca Johnson; and a stepson, David Pritchow.

Lou is survived by his loving wife, Gail Ouellette of Crane; his son, Mark Ouellette; grandson Steven Mark Ouellette; granddaughter Bridgette Ann Harkins Ouellette; great grandchildren, Hudson Harkins and Layken Harkins; stepson Steven Johnson; stepdaughter Rhonda Lilley; step grandchildren Charles and Chauntal Lilley; stepsons Steven Pritchow, and Paul Pritchow.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Crane County Cemetery with Glenn Anderson officiating.  Arrangements are under the care of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.