Mildred "Millie" M. (Halteman) Maust , age 87, was serenaded by angels into the presence of Jesus on Thanksgiving Day, November, 23, 2023. She was a resident at Souderton Mennonite Homes.

Millie was the beloved and devoted wife of James "Jim" L. Maust. They celebrated their 65th Anniversary, September 6th.

Millie was the daughter of the late Elwood H. and the late Miriam (Moyer) Halteman. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Millie also loved her many nieces and nephews and held her many first cousins close to her heart.

After attending Franconia Mennonite School, Millie got her GED following 10th grade graduation. She later enrolled for one Bible term and one year at Eastern Mennonite College. As a pastor's wife, she also took courses at Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and became known for her "hard words" – always intently listening and frequently succinctly capturing the moment with her spiritual wisdom and insights.

Millie attended Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church in her youth where she and Jim were married on September 6, 1958.

Millie was known for her intense interest in music. She utilized her musical skills in various music groups and as an excellent worship leader in churches wherever her husband Jim pastored. Millie taught in several pre-schools, played instrumental music at a variety of restaurants during Jim's seminary years and frequently served as worship leader at women's retreats. She played both piano and accordion and finally gave up the accordion after more than 60 years. Millie's gift as a worship leader was her passion. Her musical talent will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Earlier in her adult life she had been employed at Ralph's Market, Lansdale, Ridge Hosiery, Quakertown, W.T. Grant, Lansdale, American-Olean Tile, Lansdale and Good's Orchards, Elkhart, IN. While her husband Jim was pastor at Harrisonville Mennonite Church she was worship leader and also taught at Kinder-Kastle, Harrisonville Christian School.

She taught at Methacton Mennonite Nursery School, Worcester, became secretary for Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville, and New Eden Fellowship, Schwenksville. She had the opportunity to work as escort for Jim's tour bus trips at Perkiomen Tours. Later she would edit his book, From the Driver's Seat.

When their children were in their teens, Millie and Jim taught 100 kids to water ski. She thoroughly enjoyed touring on the motorcycle with Jim for 45+ years. Reading, sewing, crocheting, traveling and spending time with the grandkids and great-grandkids were all things Millie had interest in and loved doing.

Millie is survived by her husband, Jim; her two daughters, Lynn Miller & husband, Steve of Blooming Glen, Jayn Swartz & husband, Craig of Perkasie; her five grandchildren – Clark Miller & wife, Kayla of Hershey, Cody Swartz of Camp Hill, Bryn Swartz of Hatfield, Collin Miller & wife, Susan of Perkasie, Talia Miller Walker & husband, Chris of Lansdale, her four great-grandchildren – Selah Joan, Lucy Louise, Nathan James, and Caleb Jeffrey; and her sister-in-law, Sallie Halteman of Sierra Vista, AZ.

In addition to her parents, Millie was predeceased by her two brothers, Leroy Halteman and Richard Halteman.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit Street, Souderton, PA 18964 from 10:00 am - 11:00, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 am. The service will be Livestreamed via YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/dEboSNDP5kk?feature=share .

Inurnment will take place at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Memorial Fund c/o Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville, PA 18960 or donate online at https://www.gvh.org/tribute-gifts-online-donations . Please make checks payable to: Grand View Health Foundation.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com .