Max Devon Slabaugh

Max Devon Slabaugh, 76, of Goshen, died Tuesday evening, April 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1936, south of Nappanee to Willard and Marjorie (Young) Slabaugh. He married Loretta M. Weyrick September 2, 1956 in Columbia Station, Ohio. She died June 24, 2004. He then married Shirley (Losee) Flowers October 30, 2005. She survives along with two daughters, Julie (Thomas) Schiefer, Nappanee and Jill (David) Stone, Sarasota, Fla.; a son, Daniel N. (Claudia) Slabaugh, Columbus; a step-daughter, Mindy (Philip) Lechlitner, Wakarusa; a step-son, Monte (Charlene) Flowers, Nappanee; 11 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mary Crowe, Bremen, Joanne Kroft, Savannah, Ohio, and Rita Moore, Nappanee. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Lee Slabaugh in 1989 and a brother, Wayne Slabaugh. A member of First Brethren Church, New Paris, Max graduated from Nappanee High School in 1954, Ashland University in 1958 and received his master's degree from Indiana University. He did construction work for many summers during his school breaks. An avid musician and singer, he served as choir director at First Brethren Church, Goshen, and often performed solos for many area churches. He taught school for 38 years, retiring from Goshen Community Schools after 31 years. He had served as interim pastor at First Brethren Church, New Paris. Friends may call 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 funeral service will be conducted at First Brethren Church, Nappanee. The Rev. Jeff Estep, First Brethren Church, New Paris and sons-in-law, Rev. Tom Schiefer and Rev. David Stone, will officiate. Pallbearers will be Nicholas, Timothy and Christopher Slabaugh, Jonathan and Michael Stone, Brian Bell, Andrew Burton and David Slabaugh Whiteside. Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to First Brethren Church, New Paris. The family would appreciate cards and letters with stories and remembrances of Max's life and they request visitors wear something red to the visitation and funeral service.