Married to Eugene "Bud" Kratzer (b. 1927 d. 1979) on Nov. 15, 1945. Maxine worked as a seamstress and Bud was in the butchering business. They lived in Turbotville, Winfield and the Kratzerville areas. They have five childen.

Children of Maxine and Bud:

​Gladys (Kline)

Marlin

Connie (Adams)

Terry

Angela