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Max Hester Obituary
MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Roper & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at 2:00pm, with Dr. David Lux officiating. Private interment services will be at Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln, NE. There will be no viewing. The family will greet friends and acquaintances at Roper & Sons on Friday, December 21, 2007 from 6-8pm. Personal condolences or personal reflections may be sent on line to www.roperandsons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to LPS Foundation or University of Nebraska Relay Fund. ROPER & SONS Funeral Services
Lincoln, NE (402) 476-1225
Memories and Condolences
for Max Hester
Jim Hester
December 27, 2007
Grandpa,
I will always be proud to known as Max's grandson. We miss you but know you are at peace with God.
With all my love,
Jim
Tom and Carolyn Ehlers
December 24, 2007
We have fond memories of Max. As our three boys approached Lincoln NE High School Max was the figure to look up to. Always have a friendly smile and conversation for us. And I think Carolyn knew Chelys way back to the Wesleyan days. Our prayers are with you and we know we will see Max again.
Eleanora ackerson
December 23, 2007
We became acquainted with Max the summer of 1948.He was attending the University Wyoming Summer Prigram. I have never seen anyone who loved to travel to the Snowy Range Mountains. They returned for 4 years. Thoroughly enjoyed being with Max and his family. Will be missed by all of us.
Eleanora Ackerson and Family. Laramie, Wyo
Bob and Lorraine Curtright
December 23, 2007
We express our condolences to the Hester family. Max was a friend of youth, an accomplished educator, and a mentor to many. He will be missed.
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Dick Longoria
December 22, 2007
Our condolences to the family. Max was one of the many great names at LNE. A terrific teacher, a better man with a wonderful family.
Annie Thomas
December 22, 2007
My husband was Neal Thomas and he always spoke so fondly of Coach Hester when he was at Auburn. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Annie Thomas
LARRY Hennings
December 22, 2007
I will always remember MAX as a great Coach and friend. His one arm push ups were something I could never do. His disipline is something we need more of these days' rest in peace and may God be with you.
Bob Parker (LNE '64)
December 22, 2007
Max had an understated style of leadership and influence that seems typical of his generation and the combat veterans of WW II. He, like a couple of other coaches I had over the years, had a great deal of influence on my self-confidence and work ethic. Too few like him.
Jack Ryan
December 22, 2007
Condolences to the family. I loved my coach. He was a lifetime friend. We had numerous visitations. I could go on and on, but I will make it brief. Bless you for your life's achievements, you touched so many lives.
Coach, rest in peace.
LNE 1954.
Jill O'Sullivan
December 22, 2007
Grandpa,
You will always be my rock of strength. I'm taking comfort in knowing that you are now at peace with God.
Always in my heart,
Ken Gettman
December 21, 2007
I was not one of the athletes touched by Mr. Hester,but if he had not passed me in 8th grade drafting class,I would still be in the 8th grade. Ken Gettman-Class of 61
Doug Emery
December 21, 2007
I had the incredible fortune of being on the first LNE Cross Country team to qualify for the State Tournament. The football team all had t-shirts that said Bauer's Boys and we got t-shirt's that said Max's Men. He laughed and said we would get our roadwork done trying to outrun the football players. No matter where our paths crossed Coach Hester always wanted to know how I was and what was going on in my life. I will forever be a legend in north Lincoln and someone who helped mold my future. I wish that the family's pain quickly be replaced by the wonderful memories of Coach Hester
Harlan Heald
December 21, 2007
Once, I was asked to list the three or four teachers, who I thought had had a major influence on my later life. Coach Hester was on that list, as I’m sure he would be on the same list for many others who have passed through Northeast High School.
In 1985, Max, as program chairman, asked me to speak at a meeting of the Bethany Lions Club. I did not know, until I arrived at the meeting, that my daughter, Lorna, was also on the program. She had been sponsored by the Bethany Lions Club to attend the Nebraska Girls State, and was there to present her report. It was such a nice surprise for both of us.
It is impossible for me to think of Northeast High School without thinking of Max. I consider myself fortunate to have known him and to have had is guidance.
God bless Max and all whose lives he touched.
Larry Rose
December 21, 2007
I knew Max when he coached at Auburn.That was a long time ago.He was a class guy then and all his life.Larry Rose
Bill Fead
December 21, 2007
Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Robert Soflin
December 21, 2007
Max was a swell guy, a good leader and an icon from my youth. He always treated everone fairly and equally. Used to see him taking walks after retirement and he even remembered me several years after graduation. Condolences to the family. Thanks, Max for all you taught us about life. LNE class of '64.
john & bernie wherry
December 21, 2007
Chelys dear:
We were so sorry to read of your Max’s death. We don’t have your current address so we sending our condolences through the internet.
Our thoughts, prayers, love and concern are with you and your family.
John & Bernie Wherry
The Squier Family
December 21, 2007
Grandpa,
You were the patriarch of our family. Your example to me and others will have a generational impact. We are so proud of your accomplishments, and happy that you can now go home to your heavenly family.
Bill McKinney
December 21, 2007
What a great guy and super teacher, he will be missed. I last spoke to Max nine years ago at our 45th HS reunion where we joked and laughed about the early days in the 1950's. Max remembered all of our names. A remarkable guy. My condolences to the Hester family. You should be proud.
Peggy Cooper (Tomasek)
December 21, 2007
To the Hester Family and especially Jan Hester my long lost girlfriend. Remember he is in God's hands and will be with you always.
Jamie Holder
December 21, 2007
Mr. Hester will always be remembered in the hearts of all "ROCKETS". He was the ultimate SuperFan! His family and friends are in my prayers.
Jamie Geisler-Holder
LNE Class of 1985
Quinn and Roman Constantino
December 21, 2007
Poppy, we love you. Have fun with the angels!
Love
Quinn and Roman
Jeff Schneider
December 21, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember Max officiating and being on the sideline crew at the Nebraska games. Although I think my father knew him personally,I just liked him because he always seemed to be "old school" like my dad was, and he just appeared to be the kind of man who would "tell you the straight story to your face". As I get older the memories are farther away and so I might be wrong, but I remember him as refereeing my wrestling matches in high school. I didn't realize Cliff was a son-in-law, but that also indicates to me that Max raised his children well, because they made good choices when it came to spouses, and they then did a great job raising their own children (Jon) to be truly good people. I pray that you can rejoice when you reflect back on the good memories that Max brought into your lives, and the lives of others.
Dr. Paul Hansen
December 21, 2007
Coach
You were one of the great ones. We will miss you.
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