Maxwell "Max" Schurbon

Max was born in Jackson County on June 24, 1935, to Henry and Myra (Reed) Schurbon. He graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1953 and enlisted in the US Army in 1954, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. In 2013, Max joined fellow veterans on the Quad Cities Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., accompanied by his guardian and son-in-law, Bill. He was also a dedicated member of the Honor Guard for many years.

Max devoted 40 years of his career to the Iowa Department of Transportation in the Construction Department, retiring in March 1997. On November 12, 1993, Max married Patricia “Tish” Schurbon, and together they created many memories through their travels and adventures. Tish passed away on March 16, 2017. Max was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears, as well as the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed sharing a Miller Lite with his many friends.

Max is survived by his stepdaughter, Julie (Bill) Tanner; grandchildren Trent and Hilary (Jacob Ringsdorf) Tanner; brother Gary (Lonna) Schurbon; sister Nancy (Richard) Dyas; and many other family members and lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Tish; and siblings Melvin Schurbon, Carlyle Schurbon, John (Darlene) Schurbon, Marilyn (Robert) Meier, Doris (Bill) Hager and Charlene (Milo) Berg.

The family of Max Schurbon wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House for their care and compassion.

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