The Charming, Eccentric, Blessed Life of Lee Maxwell
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Behind the Stories
The Charming, Eccentric, Blessed Life of Lee Maxwell
Sep 10, 2024

Ninety-four-year-old Lee Maxwell lives in Eaton and owns a Guinness-world-record-holding washing machine museum. When his wife of 71 years recently died, Maxwell was left to ponder what his new life would look like—and if anyone, besides him, cares about his singular collection. Robert Sanchez joins the pod to discuss Maxwell and his extraordinary life.

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