Max Earl Evans, age 86, of Westfield, Wisconsin died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Roseberry’s
Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Marty Nolet will officiate. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Friends may call at Roseberrys on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Max was born June 03, 1924 in Oxford, Wisconsin to Thomas J. and Alta (Shad) Evans. He married Lorraine Margetts on May 12, 1945 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army in Italy. Max worked as a mechanic in Wisconsin Dells for 21 years before becoming the owner of Maxs Garage in Cecil, Wisconsin. Max retired in 1988 after running his own business for 22 years. That same year he and his wife retired to the Wisconsin Dells area.
Max enjoyed fishing, working, farming, and especially hunting.
Max was a member of the NRA, Wisconsin Dells VFW, and Wisconsin Dells Trap Club.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Alta Evans; wife, Lorraine Evans; and brother, Orville Evans.
Survivors:
Son: Dennis (Kay) Evans of Westfield, Wisconsin
Son: Don (Gail) Evans of Westfield, Wisconsin
Son: Tom (Linda) Evans of Oxford, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Denise Evans of Galdys, Virginia
Grandchild: Shawn Evans of Pamplin, Virginia
Grandchild: Dallas Evans of Westfield, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Dillon Evans of Westfield, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Marci (Cory) Drew of Montello, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Wendi Evans of Palmetto, Florida
Grandchild: Traci (Eric) Meyers of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Rhonda (Glen) Reetz of Neshkoro, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Thomas (Jen) Evans of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Daniel (Tina) Evans of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: 14
Foster-son: Richard Klemans of Bonduel, Wisconsin
Foster-son: John Klemans of Cecil, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Angeline (Lawrence) Coon of Cecil, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Phillip (Kathleen) Margetts of Lake Placid, Florida
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
My deepest sympathy to you all. I will always remember the fun times at Uncle Tom & Aunt Alta’s farm. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sympathies are with all of you. Your memories of happier times will support you in the days ahead.
we are sorry to hear ’bout your dad. i think of him as being free of pain and whole again. and back together with your mom
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He is in the Lord’s loving arms now and at peace. You all have our deepest sympathy.