Max, 95 of Elm Hall, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot. He was the son of Merritt and Mable (Caswell) Root.
He was a 1943 graduate of Alma High School and served in the Michigan National Guard. Max married Alma Rockafellow on July 3, 1947, a blessed union of 72 years.
Max worked in the Customer Service Department for Consumers Energy for 32 years, before his retirement. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed gardening, drawing and working with his hands to share his artistic talents. Max enjoyed sharing funny quips and joking with his friends. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. He was a long-time member of Lincoln Road United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Education for Riverdale Schools.
Max is survived by his wife, Alma Root of Elm Hall; two daughters, Connie (Kip) Walworth of Kentwood, Teresa (Steve) Sanxter of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Carlie (Matt) Cook of Caledonia, Ashley (Keith) Thompson of Caledonia, Paul (Katie) Walworth of East Lansing, Meghan Sanxter of Grand Rapids; seven great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Reuel (Lil) Rockafellow of Grand Ledge; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Warren Root; and a sister, Eleanor Bongard.
A private family service was held with interment in Elm Hall Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Lincoln Road United Methodist Church or charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Lux Funeral Home
Contributor: Theron & Helen Smith (46935364)
He was a 1943 graduate of Alma High School and served in the Michigan National Guard. Max married Alma Rockafellow on July 3, 1947, a blessed union of 72 years.
Max worked in the Customer Service Department for Consumers Energy for 32 years, before his retirement. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed gardening, drawing and working with his hands to share his artistic talents. Max enjoyed sharing funny quips and joking with his friends. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. He was a long-time member of Lincoln Road United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Education for Riverdale Schools.
Max is survived by his wife, Alma Root of Elm Hall; two daughters, Connie (Kip) Walworth of Kentwood, Teresa (Steve) Sanxter of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Carlie (Matt) Cook of Caledonia, Ashley (Keith) Thompson of Caledonia, Paul (Katie) Walworth of East Lansing, Meghan Sanxter of Grand Rapids; seven great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Reuel (Lil) Rockafellow of Grand Ledge; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Warren Root; and a sister, Eleanor Bongard.
A private family service was held with interment in Elm Hall Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Lincoln Road United Methodist Church or charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Lux Funeral Home
Contributor: Theron & Helen Smith (46935364)
Max, 95 of Elm Hall, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot. He was the son of Merritt and Mable (Caswell) Root.
He was a 1943 graduate of Alma High School and served in the Michigan National Guard. Max married Alma Rockafellow on July 3, 1947, a blessed union of 72 years.
Max worked in the Customer Service Department for Consumers Energy for 32 years, before his retirement. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed gardening, drawing and working with his hands to share his artistic talents. Max enjoyed sharing funny quips and joking with his friends. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. He was a long-time member of Lincoln Road United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Education for Riverdale Schools.
Max is survived by his wife, Alma Root of Elm Hall; two daughters, Connie (Kip) Walworth of Kentwood, Teresa (Steve) Sanxter of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Carlie (Matt) Cook of Caledonia, Ashley (Keith) Thompson of Caledonia, Paul (Katie) Walworth of East Lansing, Meghan Sanxter of Grand Rapids; seven great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Reuel (Lil) Rockafellow of Grand Ledge; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Warren Root; and a sister, Eleanor Bongard.
A private family service was held with interment in Elm Hall Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Lincoln Road United Methodist Church or charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Lux Funeral Home
Contributor: Theron & Helen Smith (46935364)
He was a 1943 graduate of Alma High School and served in the Michigan National Guard. Max married Alma Rockafellow on July 3, 1947, a blessed union of 72 years.
Max worked in the Customer Service Department for Consumers Energy for 32 years, before his retirement. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed gardening, drawing and working with his hands to share his artistic talents. Max enjoyed sharing funny quips and joking with his friends. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. He was a long-time member of Lincoln Road United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Education for Riverdale Schools.
Max is survived by his wife, Alma Root of Elm Hall; two daughters, Connie (Kip) Walworth of Kentwood, Teresa (Steve) Sanxter of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Carlie (Matt) Cook of Caledonia, Ashley (Keith) Thompson of Caledonia, Paul (Katie) Walworth of East Lansing, Meghan Sanxter of Grand Rapids; seven great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Reuel (Lil) Rockafellow of Grand Ledge; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Warren Root; and a sister, Eleanor Bongard.
A private family service was held with interment in Elm Hall Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Lincoln Road United Methodist Church or charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Lux Funeral Home
Contributor: Theron & Helen Smith (46935364)
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