He enlisted in the United States Navy and served from July of 1942 to January of 1946. He was the recipient of the American Area Victory Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal with 9 Stars. Max saw duty aboard the USS Charrette (DD-581).
Following his military service, Max worked in construction in Fremont. Among the contractors he worked for were Gothard Sorman, Rudy Carlson, and Boschult Engineering. He also had worked in Omaha, where he belongs to the Construction Union, and he did construction work on his own. Max was a 'Life Member' of VFW Post 854.
On Febr. 7, 1945, Max was married to Betty Wintersteen in Marysville, Kansas. Betty preceded Max in death in December of 2003. He was also preceded by 2 sisters and 7 brothers.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Lucinda (and husband Leonard) Brester of Fremont
Maxine (and husband John) Martin of Waterloo
1 son - Max (and wife Sue)Woods Jr. of Fremont
8 grandchildren
18 great grandchildren
1 sister - Octive Schoonhoven of Winner, South Dakota
1 brother - Fred(and wife Lee) Woods of Colome, South Dakota
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Oct. 2nd) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Research.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Thursday (Oct. 1st) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Jeanne Brunmeier Opryszko
Omaha, NE Monday, October 5, 2009 Hello Woods family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dear dad. I remember him from our over night slumber parties when we were in school, us giggly girls. He even helped us build a 4-H float for the Fremont Parade. Oh those were the fun years of growing up!! It is hard to let go at any age. Celebrating Max's long life and the love he had for his family will give you strength to keep his memory close to your heart forever. email me sometime. It's been a while since we have seen each other. we all have busy lives and busy families. Hugs and may God Bless you and yours, Jeanne jeanneo45@cox.netSusan Brozik
Gregory, SD Monday, October 5, 2009 Uncle Max will truly be missed - family reunions will miss his sense of humor and smile Sorry for not making it down for the services - but you were in our prayers Love SueBlaine and Merrill Moore
Santa Rosa, CA Friday, October 2, 2009 Uncle Max was a very talented man. He built houses and reconditioned old homes in the Fremont area. He also was knowledgeable about family history. He gave us tours of old family home sites and told us where to find more sites and cemeteries where we could take pictures and locate family information. This is important to us as we have been collecting genealogical information for many years. We try to find out as much as we can about all sides of our families and find that the trees grow wide in both directions from an individual or couple,in the past and the future. We wish we could br there for the celebration of his life, but will have to wait until the family reunion next summer. We wish all the best to all of Max and Betty's family members. B&M MooreMike Funk
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 So very sorry of the loss of Max. Remember him from when I was still in high school. Then we got "reaquainted" at the tailgate parties. He was such a great guy. One of the good guys you hate to lose. His Alzheimers brings back memories of Janet's & Wayne's dad. Such a terrible disease. Our prayers are with you all....Sue Blomendahl
Hooper, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Max and Sue & family, Glenn & I were sorry to read of Max's father's death. Please know we are thinking of you.Anita Neitzel
Dallas, SD Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry that I am unable to make it down to be with you in person. The Lord has another great man to stand beside him. All my love, AnitaDee Woods-Moore
Warner Springs, CA Friday, October 2, 2009 Nothing can take the place of someone you loved so much. However someday, you will smile at memories of the wonderful moments you shared. I am so sorry we have lost another one of our family. I always enjoyed being around Uncle Max as he had a subtle wit about him that was delightful. With sympathy, Dee