Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Mar 12, 1936 - Sep 10, 2025
Knew and worked with Max for many years at RRD. He was a good guy, with a good sense of humor. He will be missed.
Max Ketrow
September 16, 2025 | Warsaw, IN | Friend
So sorry to read about your father. Prayers for you and Rosie. And all your family
Marcia Hummel
September 15, 2025 | Friend
Pete, I am so very sorry for your loss. Lifting your family in prayer during this difficult time.
Kim Martin
September 15, 2025 | Simpsonville, SC | Coworker
Uncle Max was a really understanding man. He always took time out to ask about school as a small boy, about my service time, and various jobs I had. He always had a smile and some little story. I will miss him.
David Yeager
September 13, 2025 | Lansing, IL | Family
Max L. Beery, age 89 formerly of Nappanee, IN, died at 9:20 am on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025 at Greencroft in Goshen, IN. Max was born on March 12, 1936 in Nappanee to Alvin and Mary (Culp) Beery. He was a 1954 Nappanee High School graduate and served his country proudly in the United States Navy. On June 4, 1961, Max married Eloise Yeager at the Silver Creek Church of God in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Max retired from RR Donnelley on February 16, 1986 after a long career with the company. He enjoyed woodcarving in his free time and loved summers spent at the family lake cottage on Syracuse Lake. Max is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Eloise Beery of Goshen, IN; 2 sons: Peter Lee (Rose) Beery of Laporte, IN and Paul Leon (Sarah) Beery of Cheyenne, WY; 3 grandchildren: James (Shidiah) Clark of Commerce City, CO, Ashley (Daniel) Lopez of West Minster, CO and Brittney Beery of Wellington, CO; 3 step grandchildren: Robert Waterson of Noblesville, IN, Jennifer Hards of London, England, and Kelli Mellott of Cheyenne, WY; 4 great grandchildren; and 6 step-great grandchildren. Max was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Phyllis Drummond. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a funeral service beginning at 2 pm, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee. Chaplain Arnell McCoy will officiate and burial will take place in Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, IN.
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