Joseph Max Querry, 97 of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.
Born on December 26, 1925 in Osterburg, Bedford County, to the late Chester and Hulda (Roland) Querry, he graduated from Roaring Spring High School in 1944 and joined the United States Marine Corps serving in WWII in the Pacific Theater as well as mainland China. Max worked for McCreary Tire and Rubber Company as a Power Engineer for 30 years retiring in 1983.
Max enjoyed fishing, hunting, growing a large garden every summer, and going to camp in Clinton County with his friends and especially his family. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana.
Max is survived by his children Janet (Dennis) Henry of Indiana, Ivan (Katy) Querry of Indiana, and Melvin (Susan) Querry of Blairsville; grandchildren Stacie Speicher, Shawn Henry, Keith (Whitney) Henry, Melissa (Phil) Broskin, and Justin (Lisa) Querry; great grandchildren Kayla Schuller, Haley Johnson, Brittany Henry, Andrew (Hannah) Henry, Landon Henry, Alayna Henry, Aiden Riek, J. Max Johnson, Breauna Henry, Brody Henry, Cole Henry; 3 great great-grandsons Camdyn, Troy, and Everitt; and one brother Roland Ned (Wanda) Querry of Commodore.
In addition to his parents, Max was preceded in death in 1998 by his spouse of 49 years, Eleanor Querry, as well as a sister Lorma Williams, and brothers Robert and Merle Querry.
At Max’s request, all services will be private and have been entrusted to the care of the Bowser-Minich Funeral, Indiana. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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