Joel Mayne II, 80

Joel Harlan Mayne II, 80, died Oct. 2, 2022, in Stuart, Fla., where he had resided for many years.
Joel was born on March 1, 1942, in Sioux City, to Winfield Swift and Ann Gaynor Mayne. He attended public schools in Red Oak, then the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla.; and graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo.; with a B.S. in journalism, and from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, with a B.A. in elementary education.
Joel was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. He served proudly as a Platoon Leader with the 4th Infantry division in some of the heaviest fighting in the II Corps region of Vietnam. He was decorated for heroism multiple times and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for injuries sustained in battle and completed his service in the U.S. Army as Infantry Company Commander.
He had many varied and successful careers, including the U.S. Postal Service, the Internal Revenue Service, as well as teaching, owner, and Chief Instructor of Dixie Diver’s Incorporated and the Powder River Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Tappen Neumann Mayne; two brothers, Mark R. Mayne, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; and W. G. Mayne, Villisca; and one sister, Lyn Schmausser Albertson, Denver, Colo.
Survivors also include a son, Joel Harlan Mayne III; a son, Steven Reiser Mayne; two stepsons, Walter Nicholas Neumann and Franklin Neumann. and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lauren Cynthia Mayne.
Joel was an individual of great character with many talents and facets. He was a skilled raconteur, known by many, understood by some, and loved by most. Joel will be remembered and missed.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Nelson-Boylan- LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Heritage Foundation.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.