Holland, Michigan
Oct 28, 1924 – Aug 8, 2017 (Age 92)
A corporate and civic leader, Max De Pree published eloquent and moving analyses of the qualities of leadership that carried his influence far beyond the company he led and the corporate world in which that company distinguished itself. As chief executive officer of Herman Miller, Inc., he helped...
Read MoreI had the privilege of working for Max back in the mid-1970s at Herman Miller. Those three years working with him forever shaped my life both professionally and personally. I am forever grateful to him for his kind spirit, his vision about being a leader, and his good sense of humor.
Larry Smith
August 17, 2017 | Washington, DC
May the arms of God encircle the family. Heaven is a better place due to the welcoming of you, Cousin Max.
Jane Meengs Feit
August 13, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN
Prayers for you, Esther
Dolly Snoeyink
August 12, 2017
He made the world a better place and inspired all of us that knew him.
Kris Pathuis
August 12, 2017 | Scottsdale, AZ | Coworker
It was a peasure to know Max and work st Herman Miller for over 25 years. He impacted many lives including mine. I just finished presenting a talk on Leadership to a group of teens at summer camp where I used Leadership As An Art as the background for the discussion. His life impacted so many and for that he will be missed.
Carol Austin
August 12, 2017 | Brewster, MA | Coworker
Our prayers are with the family.
Max was a wonderful person and I feel fortunate to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
Prescott Slee
August 12, 2017 | Holland, MI
A good man just like his father.
Kirk Way
August 11, 2017
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. It was a pleasure to work for Max!! Esther your especially in my prayers!!
Robin Miedema
August 11, 2017 | Zeeland, MI | Coworker
Remembered By
Roger Nauta
August 11, 2017 | Osprey, FL
