MAIZE — Joseph ‘Joe’ Leonard Birzer, 81, of Maize, Kan., passed away in his home on March 1, 2026, on what would have been the 57th anniversary of his marriage to his beloved wife, Marilyn. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his quiet strength, generosity, and lifelong ability to fix and build just about anything. Joe was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Great Bend, Kan., to Catherine Wendel Birzer and Robert Birzer. H…
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