Max Moyer's Obituary
Max William Moyer, son of William Joseph and Ruth Hill Moyer, was born April 25, 1939, in Perry, Iowa. He departed this life Monday, July 14, 2008, at his residence in Camdenton, Missouri, at the age of sixty-nine years, two months and nineteen days. On July 12, 1958, at St. James Church in Liberty, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Dannels and to this union five children were born. The weekend of July 12, 2008, Max and Betty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all their children and grandchildren in Branson, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Moyer, and an older sister, Margaret Dearey. Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Lou of the home; a son, Stephen Max Moyer of St. Louis, Missouri; three daughters, Theresa Moyer of Camdenton, Missouri, Cara Ross and husband Ralph of Columbia, Missouri, and Trisch Moyer-Smith and husband Dave of St. Louis, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Regan Ross, Jeff Moyer, Brianna Moyer-Smith, Scott Moyer, Adam Ross, Eric Moyer, C.J. Ross, Lexi Smith and Reece Smith; two sisters, Marie Hackett of Carroll, Iowa and Mary Jo Luebbert and husband Bob of Northwood, Iowa; a brother, Milton Moyer of Ames, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Bernard Dearey of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and many friends. Max attended Liberty High School where he met Betty Dannels. They were married while he was attending the University of Missouri Columbia. He attended MU on a football scholarship and played in both the 1960 and 1961 Orange Bowls. He graduated University of Missouri with a degree in Business Administration. In 1961 he began a career with State Farm Insurance and retired in 1997 after thirty-six years of service. He and Betty retired to the Lake of the Ozarks a year later. Max was baptized into the Catholic Church and was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Camdenton where he volunteered for numerous activities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, on the board of directors for Helping Hands, and volunteered for L.A.M.B. House and Meals on Wheels. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, fishing and piddling around the house and the yard. He was a nature lover and enjoyed feeding the birds and ducks daily. Max was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and was always there to help neighbors and friends. His first two priorities in life were his family and his faith. We will forever treasure the memories he created for his family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00A.M. Friday July 18, 2008, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Camdenton, Missouri. Burial will be private at Allee Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-8:00P.M. Thursday July 17, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with a rosary to begin at 7:30 P.M. under the direction of the Allee- Holman- Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Return to top
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