NEW CASTLE – Max Vernon Souder, 80, of New Castle went to meet his Maker on December 26, 2017.
He was born in Rush County near Mays, Indiana, on November 17, 1937 to the late Merrill and Goldie (Collins) Souder.
Max attended school in Mays and Lewisville.
Following graduation, he attended Indiana University East in Richmond for two years.
He worked as a produce manager at Becker Brothers Grocery in New Castle for many years and retired from Marsh Supermarket after several years of service.
Max was a generous person, always seeking ways to help those who had less.
Survivors include three siblings, Ann Wooldridge of New Castle, Gary (Sue) Souder of Florida, and Larry (Linda) Souder of Straughn; one niece, Dianna Wooldridge of Oregon, and one nephew, Chris Wooldridge of Arizona.
No services are planned at this time. Following cremation at the Eastern Indiana Crematory of Dublin, burial will be on the family plot at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements where online condolences can be made at www.marshallanderleweinfuneralhome.com