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Max Showalter, of Maineville Ohio, formerly of Lafayette Indiana. Beloved husband of Arlene (Stewart) Showalter. Devoted father of Amy (Derek) Jackson. Proud grandfather of Bodie Jackson. Max is preceded in death by his parents Donal and Kay Showalter, sister Nancy Gore and brother Jimmy Showalter. Max passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer.
Max was born in Marion Indiana & grew up working in his parent's grocery store in Upland Indiana. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Upland and received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Marion College. Max started his broad casting career in Frankfort Indiana at the local radio station. He went on to work in radio for the next 20 years at various radio stations, including KFIZ in Fond du Lac Wisconsin and WASK in Lafayette Indiana. Max left WASK to pursue a career in reporting for the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, where he retired in 2012. He and Arlene then moved to Maineville Ohio, to be closer to their daughter and her family and to be able to attend all of their grandson's sports activities. Max was an avid Jimmy Buffett fan and was the President of the Lafayette chapter of the Jimmy Buffett fan club, Parrotheads in Paradise. Max also loved to listen to Bluegrass music and was also the President of the Fiddlers Group in Lafayette. He also loved baseball, in particular, the Chicago White Sox and attended their games as much as he could.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 from 5p to 7p @ Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Ave, Loveland Ohio 45140, where services will begin at 7p. Hawaiian shirts & tropical attire are encouraged, but not required! As an avid Jimmy Buffett fan & true Parrothead, Max will for sure be wearing his!
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Hal Youart
December 9, 2017
My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Max's family for his psssing.
He was a loyal and respected News Director and WASK Radio and will be remembered for his contributions to our successful News operations. God Bless you Max and your family at this difficult time in their lives.
Tom Kohn
December 9, 2017
I worked with Max at KFIZ and went to a few Brewer-White Sox games with him. He was a great guy and a pleasure to work with. The last time I saw him I was in Indianapolis for work and he drove there from Lafayette for dinner and a had few beers. We had a blast talking about the KFIZ days. Thoughts and prayers go out to Arlene, Amy and his family.
Gail Sharpe
December 8, 2017
KFIZ was my first real job after college and Max and Joe were a big part of the laughter around the station. He was every bit a professional newsman and someone to learn from. I certainly remember the lunch we spent at Ralph and Mama's. It took 3 days for my sinus cavity to recover! Thinking of your family and saying a prayer.
Glenn/Anne Loest
December 8, 2017
I worked a few years with Max at KFIZ in FDL. Max was a super news person, always professional and a true team player both at the station and in life. I recall his devotion to his beloved Chisox, always a big part of his summer conversation. Our best to Arlene, family and friends. Will think of him every time I hear "Come Monday"....
Glenn/Anne Loest
December 8, 2017
I worked with Max at KFIZ in Fond du lac in the mid-70's and remember him as a hard working professional and good friend. I can vouch for his devotion to his beloved Chicago White Sox! Our best to Arlene and his family, Max was a super guy!
Chris Nolte
December 7, 2017
Both myself and my wife Sandy are saddened by Max's passing.
I had the good fortune to work for Max twice - first at WCTW Radio in New Castle right after his move from Tell City in 1972... and again at WASK Radio in Lafayette - when he came to town back in the 1980s. I enjoyed working with him and learned a lot from him.
I fondly remember sitting on the living room floor in New Castle, playing "weebles" with Amy and enjoying the family's company. It meant a lot to a single guy at the time. I also fondly remember the hours spent in the WASK newsroom with Max, and how we enjoyed our time while working hard telling stories to the community.
Max was a great mentor as well as a friend.
My deepest condolences to Arlene and to Amy and regret being unable to be there right now.
Lori Karsten-Witthuhn
December 7, 2017
"It was a pleasure working w/Max @ KFIZ FDL. Max would light up a room w/his smile ! Best Newsman ever! My sincerest condolences Arlene and Amy & Family. I know Max is the Media Man at the Pearly Gates!
Pete Devlin
December 6, 2017
Max and I used to exchange "voicers" each morning in the 1970's when he was at KFIZ and I did morning news at WNFL up in Green Bay. We'd tip a beverage or two at radio news guy gatherings in Stevens Point, WI, when the Associated Press was buying.
May he enjoy as many "Cheeseburgers In Paradise" as his heart desires.
For you, Max, "Go Sox."
Tom Leach
December 6, 2017
Just one of the best in media/communications. Honest and caring. The world of media needs more reporters like him. RIP, Max.
December 6, 2017
I have a heavy heart today upon hearing of Maxie's passing. He was a radio mentor of mine, and a very good friend in our KFIZ days. He taught me much, and we laughed a lot. Max truly was a great talent, and professional. Thoughts and prayers to you Arlene, and Amy. Sincerely,
Silk
Ron and Stacy Welton
December 6, 2017
Arlene and family, so sorry to hear of Max's passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Lenehan
December 6, 2017
So sorry, Arlene. So glad you be a big part of your daughter's life and her family's life.
M
December 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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