Memorial
Max Fitz (91) passed away on September 15, 2021 with his family at his side. Service Sunday September 19, 2021 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation starting at 1pm and service at 2pm. A livestream of the service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Max Fitz, under the video tab on September 19, 2021 at 2pm.
Max Herbert Fitz was born July 25, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri; the adopted son of Lewis and Alberta (Young) Fitz.
Max was a graduate of Arlington High School, Coe College, and earned his MBA from Indiana University.
He joined the United States Marine Corp. in 1952 including a tour of duty in Korea.
Max was united in marriage in 1952 to his first wife Wanda Ward. She passed away in 1989. He was then united in marriage to his second wife Jean Cordes Chester in 1990.
He was a pioneer in the data processing field starting with Collins Radio, Merchant’s National Bank, EDS, Occo, and retired from Armstrong-Race Realty.
Max was a proud Mason and Shriner. He volunteered for 20 years at St. Luke’s and PGA tour events.
He was a founding member of Lovely Lane UMC and an active member of St. Paul’s UMC.
Max is survived by his wife Jean, son Dennis (Linda) Fitz; three daughters Deann (Dan) Zenor, Denise (Ron) Feltes, Debra (Tom) Galvin; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Wanda.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to El Kahir Shrine.