Maxine Charlotte Lincoln, 84, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home.
She was born on February 13, 1940, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Achilles) Wilson. Maxine attended Waterloo East High School. On April 27, 1957, Maxine was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Lincoln at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Ten children were born to this union. The couple farmed their entire married life south of Strawberry Point. Maxine enjoyed watching the Iowa Women’s basketball games, playing games on her iPad, cooking, playing the guitar and in her younger years gardening. Most of all Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her nine children, Lorna Lincoln of Cedar Rapids, Richard Lincoln of Lamont, David (Margaret) Lincoln of Dundee, Betty (George) Enriquez of Madison, Wisconsin, Joseph Lincoln of Lamont, Christopher Lincoln of Dundee, Daniel (Kristi) Lincoln of Strawberry Point, Paul (Annika Winters) Lincoln of Strawberry Point, and Todd (Julie) Lincoln of Independence; a son-in-law, Robert Meyer of Strawberry Point;18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and her brother, Westley Goodsell of Yuma, Arizona.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry in 2021; her daughter, Brenda Meyer; a grandson, Nicholas Meyer; two daughters-in-law, Deb Lincoln and Marla Lincoln; and her brothers, Russell Goodsell and Edward Wilson.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
