Max Schmeling

My grandfather was Max's boxing promoter so I read up on Max.All and all a great guy.

Thank you for your service to humanity, we all need men like you still today! God Bless and Keep You and all of your family well!

God bless you Max! Happy to call you my family. Eva Schmelings granddaughter, Heidi

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

"May His Light Shine Upon You Max." True life long friendships, as yours was with Joe, are difficult to find.

I watched a program about Max and Joe a couple of days ago. Max came across as such a great guy; a truly special person.

Described as the ultimate adapter; someone who was able to forge success at every turn, however dark they were.

RIP.

Rest in Peace, Max.

My wife and I watched the movie Joe and Max recently. We became interested in the facts about Máx's life and boxing career. We were truely touched by his humanity and his friendship with Joe Louis. Rest in peace Máx.

the only image i know of max is the one my grandfather had of him at the brown derby in Hollywood where max was positioned to be throwing a punch at my grandfather.....it is a cherished family photo, by the way Max is wearing my papa's chef hat in the process.

they appeared to be good friends.

For Max...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

from what I've heard of him he seemed like a good man!! I just now wish that my step-dad and mom got married years ago because I just recently found out that Max is my step-dad's great uncle.

He was a good man, good soldier, and a great human being

Max was a true gentleman and class act. He inspired a nation and demonstrated resolve at a time of chaos. As a student of the German language I wrote to Max for the first time in 1997. He inspired and befriended an unknown student (me) when he replied back with a nice letter and an autographed photo. We exchanged Christmas cards and short letters for the next 5 years. Like the man, his signature remained strong and unshaken.

MAX WAS THE GREATEST...HE WAS A CHAMPION IN ALL WAYS..THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!

Max was my 5th cousin on my mother's side. I am very sad about his passing.

My dad a devout boxing enthusiast always spoke highly of Mr Schmeling. I had already knew of his in the ring status of champion as well as some of his compassionate acts of kindness to the less fortunate.While I researched for a psychology paper I was writing I learned that he was a true peoples champion. He will be missed,he has joined my loving father Heinz in heaven.

My prayers for the family.

Glen Pfab

I greatly admired Max Schmeling as an athlete and gentlemen and am saddened at his passing.

A true gentleman in and out of the ring, a great man and an inspiration for today’s youth. Happy travels to the Golden Roads of Heaven!!

What an inspiration! Greatful for a losing a fight, hiding Jewish children, remaining a devoted friend to an opponent. . .Max, you are a treasure of a man and may many people aspire to live life as you have done. Godspeed to Heaven. The angels are waiting.

A great man that was an inspiration to many and who epitomized the meaning of caring for your fellow human. We'll miss you.

I remember Max very well. I listened to his two fights on Radio with Louis. The family has my sympathy.

a true champ in and out of the ring. rest in peace max.

Ironic that the History Channel recently ran a favorable

story about Max's time in the ring and the War. Especially memorable was Max's willingness to help Joe Louis in Joe's later years. That showed the Max's true measure of his humanity and goodness.

Our deepest sympathy. A great loss.

To The Max Schmeling Family, you have my deepest sympathy.



Marilyn/Austin, TX.

Febr. 7.05

I am sad this nice man passed.

And Max was a nice Man.

Sincesrely,Ilse Haga.

He fought his own battles in and out of the ring. And as with all of us, some he lost and some he won. But unlike most, he fought always with dignity and with honest intergity. God bless with comfort and peace the Schmeling family.

to a very great person!!!i never met you, but my grandfather spoke very highly of you!!!he was a pro boxer back in your era!!!his name was battling nelson!you were a special man !!!!!!and GOD HAS BLESSED YOU AND HE BLESSED THE WORLD ,BECAUSE HE LENT THE WORLD MAX ,AND WERE A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF THAT!!!!!! THANK'S MAX!!!HOPE I WILL HAVE THE PRIVALEDGE TOO MEET YOU ONE DAY!!!!!!UP THERE!!!YOUR FRIEND DAVE!!!!

"Herr gib Max Schmeling die ewige Ruhe und den Dank aller Menschen denen er in diesem Leben geholfen hat."



Wir haben einen großen Menschen verloren aber durch ihn die Hoffnung und den Glauben an daß Gute in der Menschheit behalten.



Danke,

A great man, both in and out of the ring. May he rest in peace.

I was saddened to hear of the death of Max Schmeling but he will be forever remembered. My condolences go out to the family and just remember memories and pictures last forever. God bless all of you.

My father HEINZ KOHLHAAS(1932 Olympics from Germany) admired Max greatly as his mentor and opponent.What a great man he was..now together in heaven they can spar once again. Well done, my friend.

My father talked about the rematch and what a great man you were to help anyone you could. He admired you greatly. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family of a great man, and hero

ruhe in frieden mit Gott

I REMEMBER YOU FROM MY CHILDHOOD. PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND MY GOD BLESS YOU MAX.....

This German fighter will always be remembered for his courage in & out of the ring. His greatest boxing victory & defeat compare little to his heart, compassion, & generosity towards his fellow man. God Bless Max & if your listening say hello to my beloved father, he's up there too in heaven.

max lived a wonderful full life. an olmypic boxer of great talent. beating joe louis in the olympics. but later lost to joe louis for championship. a great person who got thru his trials. he will always be remembered fondly. god's comfort be yours.

A true man of honor

From our family to your family. May the Lord's Blessings and our prayers be with you at this time of your bereavement.



Our sincere sympathy,

Allen, Butler,Giles and Shepard

Family

Wow, after coming across this obituary I really have respect for this man. He was a brave man to take a stand not becoming some thing he was against. He will be missed but not forgotten. "For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work;" Hebrews 6:10



Sincerely,

A GREAT MAN,A GREAT SPORTSMAN.