BORN

1929

DIED

2019

Max Appelgate Obituary

Max Appelgate Max L. Appelgate, 90 of Puyallup, WA passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 He was born to Hiram and Helen on January 17, 1929 in Toledo, Iowa. Graduate of Ellsworth High School, Class of 1947 and completed a radio repair course in Omaha, Nebraska. Max worked for a farm equipment implement dealer in Jewel, Iowa until he put his education to use in the US Air Force. 1950 - 1954. He was employed by Puget Sound National Bank for 38 years, retiring in December 1992. Max was married twice, Jeannette Boock (Waller) 1953 and Lillian Vlahovich (Snyder) 1968. He is survived by children Kathy, Harold, Karen, step daughter Janet and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lillian, brothers William, Kenneth, Richard and Harold and step sons Gordon and James. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 114 4th Ave NW Puyallup WA on March 16, 2019 at 1 p.m.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 4, 2019.
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It's been a year now Max since you graduated. I have enjoyed keeping in touch with your son, Harold. I remember a bright sunny day when Max drove out to Fife in his classic restored automobile and showed it off to us over at the Poodle Dog restaurant where a bunch of we retired bankers met for lunch. It was so nice to visit with Max at his last birthday party. You are greatly missed Max and I hope that you are putting in a good word for the rest of us Max.

DENNIS STIFFLER

February 29, 2020

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I miss guys and think of you often...art massey

Art and Gloria Massey

March 9, 2019

So sorry to hear of Max's passing. He obviously loved his family, and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Christy and Mel McElroy

March 7, 2019

Uncle Max was such a sweetheart - caring so much for others and staying in touch up until his very last days. I will miss our phone calls but am blessed that cousins Kathy, Karen and Harold will help carry on our Appelgate family legacy.

Love you and miss you, Uncle Max. So happy you're back with your brothers once again. xoxo Debbie

Debbie Pierce

March 7, 2019

Dan Blanusa

March 7, 2019

I had the honor to have worked with Max for over 30 years at the bank and for many more years attending many car shows and swap meets. Max also attended many of the unofficial retired bank lunches that a bunch of we men arranged over the years. May the Lord bless and comfort your family and friends Max...I will see you later...Amen

Dennis Stiffler

March 7, 2019

I remember your dad buying all the neighborhood kids Dilly Bars from Dairy Queen one hot summer day. I remember him carrying Kathy or maybe it was Karen into the house when they were home from the hospital after having their tonsils out. Even back then I thought what a good, caring dad he must be.

Linda Bruce Conway

March 6, 2019

I am sorry for your loss.

March 5, 2019

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