Max H. Sutton

He was born on August 26, 1929 in Branch County, Michigan to Ford and Arlene (Corey) Sutton.

Max married Shirley Gottschalk on May 1, 1948, they enjoyed 72 years together, before Shirley passed on January 31, 2021.

He worked at Weatherhead in Angola, Indiana for 40 years before retiring.

Max loved his family dearly. He also enjoyed many hobbies including, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.

He is survived by three daughters, Debra (Dale) Higbee of Fremont, Indiana, Terri (Robert) Spidel of Angola, Indiana, and Becky Sutton of Fort Wayne, Indiana, three grandchildren, Stephanie Young, April (Jeremy) Krstovic, and Brandon Spidel, and five great-grandchildren, Olivia Spidel, Landon Spidel, Owen Spidel, MacKenzie Young, and Kassen Young.

Max was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Sutton, parents, Ford and Arlene Sutton, and a great-grandson, Wyatt Young.

A private graveside service will be held at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana. Pastor Tracey Zimmerman will officiate the service.

Memorials may be made to the Fremont Fire Department.

The family of Max would like to thank the Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center for their kind and compassionate care.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.