He was born June 15, 1939 to parents Lee and Pauline Tidler. He had one brother Robert Tidler and one sister Carol Sizemore, all preceded him in death. He graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1957. He joined the Navy right out of high school where he proudly served as a Corpsman with an attachment to the Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in 1962. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree from California State University, San Bernardino in 1977. Max retired from the University of Southern California (Go Trojans!!) in 2002 as Facilities Manager for the Library system supporting his most favorite spot on campus, the Doheny Library.
Max was a proud member of the Kiwanis Club of East Rialto, serving the youth of the community for 13 years. Max also served as a Commissioner for the City of Rialto on both the Cable and Transportation commissions for 20 years. The Rialto School District has a special place in his heart as he served on the Strategic Planning Commission and Safe Routes to School. Max and his wife Pauline are the official Santa and Mrs. Claus for the city of Rialto bringing joy to thousands of kids young and old for over 22 years.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Pauline Tidler; his daughters Michelle Leonard and Delynda Kobbe, their husbands Joseph Leonard and Kevin Kobbe; grandchildren Jenniffer & Mike Martinez, Joylynn & Kris Peralta, Cherie & Irene Orozco, Kristopher Kobbe, Matthew Kobbe and Andrea Ramos; 3 great-grandchildren Noah and Caleb Martinez and Shelby Peralta.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a scholarship fund which is being established as the Max and Pauline Tidler Educational Scholarship or the Kiwanis Club of East Rialto Foundation to support the children in our community.
Viewing service June 24, 2018 4:00 pm – 8:00pm
Mt. View Mortuary
570 East Highland Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Funeral Service June 25, 2018 10:00 am
Sunrise Church
2759 N. Ayala Drive
Rialto, CA. 92377
Committal Service June 25, 2018 12:45pm
Riverside National Cemetary
22495 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92518
Reception/Repast June 25, 2018 2:00pm
Grace Vargas Senior Center
1411 S. Riverside Avenue
Rialto, CA. 92376
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