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Lee Lansinger, EAA Volunteer lit a candle
Thursday, March 27, 2014
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I have volunteered with Max for many years at the EAA fly-in. His absence this July in Oshkosh will be greatly noticed. Max was a friend to every one there and it always amazed me that it seemed that there was no one in aviation that Max was not already friends with.
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Dick Knapinski, EAA HQ lit a candle
Monday, March 17, 2014
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So sorry to hear for Max's passing. He was a great friend who I always enjoying seeing every year at Oshkosh. I also know he was a tireless promoter of EAA to people he encountered. He will be missed.
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Morning Carl O & Nancy E. posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2014
Carl graduated with Max. They were very good friends and classmates from elementary through high school.
We enjoyed talking with him at the reunions.. At one we told him that we had a large cow tank that we wanted to get rid of that we used for our daycare children to swim in...He said he needed one and came with his truck ... We helped him load it and he took it home.
Rest in peace, Max...see you in heaven.... You have our condolences.
With the Lord's blessing
Carl and Nancy Morning.
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Carl & Nancy Morning posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2014
You have our sincere sympathy.
Max -- Thanks for the memories. Especially the cow tank.
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Jovita Zuber lit a candle
Monday, March 17, 2014
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Karen,I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have
my sympathy, love and prayers.
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Donald Bohlken posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2014
I have not lived in Monticello for many years. But, whenever I and my family came back to visit St. John's Lutheran, Max would always make it a point to strike up a conversation and see how we were doing. Max was a nice guy.
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Bart, Tammy(Schrader) and Erin Fish, lit a candle
Sunday, March 16, 2014
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Growing up in the Scotch Grove area, everyone knew each other and we all were there for each other. It was amazing way to grow up. Max was always ready to talk and ask about how life was going. Though we didnt see him often, we will surely miss him! We're thinking about you and hope you find some peace and quiet comfort. Take care!
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Harm Olthouse posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2014
I first met Max eight years ago when I began working in the Monticello area. Max always treated me like we had been lifelong best friends. He always greeted me with a big smile would ask "what can I do for you?" I consider Max to be a dear friend and he will very much be missed.
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Chad, Corie, Andrew and Alex Tarara lit a candle
Saturday, March 15, 2014
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For 23 years we have known Max's company at AirVenture in Oshkosh. The man that always welcomed us to camp, brought the EAA paper each morning and ensured our boys were taken care of every single day. Max always put others before himself, what a difference he made in our lives. We were fortunate to have been able to share so many aviation memories with a true and honorable man. Our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts and prayers for Max's family. He will always be in our hearts as we look towards the sky.
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Erik Dirks lit a candle
Saturday, March 15, 2014
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I became reacquainted with Max after my father, Chauncey Dirks, died in 1999. After that, I always considered Max as my adopted father.
I have great memories with Max whether it is riding on the tractor, feeding the cows, or having a nice meal together. The most important memories was just spending time together, and he will be greatly missed.
My best wishes to all the Dirks family. You are the best!
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Jim and Marianne Zimmerman lit a candle
Saturday, March 15, 2014
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Beth Hanken lit a candle
Saturday, March 15, 2014
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my best memories of Max are:
1. He knew and liked my Dad.
2. He put life size cardboard cutouts of Hayden Fry and John McCain in the old office of the Balster's Implement Store as detirents to crime. Then he move around periodically.
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Brian Lubben lit a candle
Saturday, March 15, 2014
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My Dad and I always enjoyed our conversations with Max about farming and politics. Family was always very important to Max. He had a big heart and he was a great man who will be deeply missed.
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Weather Spotter Danny Fisher Belle Plaine,Iowa. posted a condolence
Saturday, March 15, 2014
With Heartfelt Sympathy. I hope it will comfort you to know that your loved one made such a difference in so many lives although nothing can make this time any easier for you,maybe it will lift your heart to know that while we mourn your loss,we also celebrate the gifts we would never have know without such a wonderful person. My Deepest Thoughts and Sympathies Are With You At This Difficult Time.
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Bob Stika posted a condolence
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Sorry to hear of my good friend and fellow Weather Spotter of KCRG TV ,passing away.He will be sorely missed.Max and I were a few of the originals from 1986.He always had good things to say and a very pleasant smile.May he Rest in Peace,and be remembered as the very best ......
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Lynn Balster Liontos posted a condolence
Saturday, March 15, 2014
To Max's family: I was shocked to hear from my brother, Dave, of Max's death. We Balsters grew up surrounded by Max's (& his father's) farm land & pastures. And of course he bought the Balster main office and hardware in our auction in 2011. I last saw Max over 20 years ago, in '88, when I was home taking care of my mother, when she was ill with cancer; Max would stop by & say hello to her. I remember him talking about his kids then--he was so proud of them! What I most appreciated about Max was how he didn't develop the land around us in Scotch Grove, but rather kept it in a natural state....it was/is SO beautiful & pastoral, with his cattle grazing & the trees along the creek, the green hills. My sister, Susan, loved Max's land so much that she took photos of it at various times, when she was in Iowa working on Dad's estate, & sent me these pics. Max's attention to this land around Scotch Grove helped to make Scotch Grove beautiful, & I can only hope this might be continued. My deepest sympathies to your family at your husband/father/grandfather's untimely loss. Lynn Balster Liontos/Eugene, Oregon
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Bill Faler posted a condolence
Saturday, March 15, 2014
I was shocked to hear of Max's passing. He was a great person that cared for God, family, friends and community. His example of life is one for all of us to strive for. I met Max through a good friend of mine, and He always made me and my family welcome. I can not thank God enough for knowing that great man. He will sorely be missed.
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Kathy Johnson lit a candle
Friday, March 14, 2014
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Justin Shover lit a candle
Friday, March 14, 2014
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I first met Max many years ago as a young boy. He was a childhood friend of my Father's and a staple at the Monticello Municipal Airport. Over the years I had many opportunities to sit down and enjoy a good conversation (which always centered around either the family, flying, Osh Kosh or farming). Max was a passionate man, and one that cared deeply about good friendships. He was never without a great big smile on his face and an extended hand. I want to express my deepest condolences to the family. Max will be sadly missed by many, but always remembered.
Justin A. Shover
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Nancy Breashears, Ashley, Cody, Kelsie and Jordan lit a candle
Friday, March 14, 2014
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Max was a wonderful man, one of the best neighbors we have had all of our lives. He always had a smile on his face and a wave in passing. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
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Jeff & Sandy Hinrichs lit a candle
Friday, March 14, 2014
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Dear Debra, We are thinking of you and your family, and keeping you in our thoughts.
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Bart,Tammy(Schrader) and Erin Fish posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Bart,Tammy(Schrader) and Erin Fish made a donation to ST JOHN LUTHERAN DAYCARE
So sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you!
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