1927
Max
2018
Max M. Bloom
September 14, 1927 — December 20, 2018
He was born on September 14, 1927 in Nashua, Iowa to Irving and Estelle Bloom.
On February 23, 1952, Max married Marlys Hook of Dysart, IA. She preceded him in death in 2006 after 54 years of marriage.
Max graduated from Iowa State Teachers College (University of Northern Iowa) and worked as a sales engineer for Valmet Paper until retiring in 1999. He and Marlys lived in Oshkosh until her death, at which time he moved to Sheboygan to be closer to his daughter and family.
Max was an Eagle Scout and served many years as Camp Chairman on the board for Camp Fire Girls and was the recipient of the Luther Gulick Award. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son-in-law, grandsons and good friend Gary. He was a talented woodworker and built many pieces of fine furniture, including the trophy case at Blue Line Ice Center in Sheboygan. Max was also an avid Badger fan, holding season football tickets for over 30 years and attending several Rose Bowls. He and Marlys hosted incredible tailgates before each game. Even his car was red! He enjoyed traveling and visited many foreign countries.
After moving to Sheboygan in 2006, Max became involved in volunteering at the Weill Center, and helping to build Bookworm Gardens. Max built the three bear’s chairs, the picket fence and arbor in the farm area, the tennis racket fence and moon gate, the Wild Things, Twitch’s mailbox and Stuart Little’s house. He also collaborated on the yellow Playhouse for Monster house with good friend Dick. He poured his heart and soul in to Bookworm until he was no longer physically able to participate. A surprise 90th birthday party was held in his honor at Bookworm.
He is survived by three daughters; Cynthia (Dr. Charles) Shuler of Thousand Oaks, CA; Rebecca (Tony) Strange of River Falls, WI; and Sandy (Dr. John) Livermore of Sheboygan, WI, as well as his close companion Maria Westra. He had eight grandchildren; Zachary, Hilary, Myles, Bart and Duncan Shuler; Drew, Danny, and Julia Livermore, and nine great-grandchildren!
A private family service will be held.
Memorials may be sent to Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081.
Max was a gentle, caring man with a huge heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Max's arrangements.
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