Max Cleon Warstler

Max C Warstler, 83, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2017, at his home in Yuma, Arizona. He was born January 14,1934, the son of Wallace and Cleo Warstler. He graduated from Saratoga Indiana High School in 1952. Max joined the Army Air Corps where he reached the rank of Captain after transferring to the Indiana Air National Guard where he served for fifteen years as a flight instructor for L-19 and L-20 surveillance aircraft. Max worked for Marsh Supermarkets for forty-five years, the last thirty as their chief pilot. Previously he was the pilot for Sir Pizza Inc and a chief test pilot for Muncie Gyrocopter manufacturer Air and Space Inc. He was a member of the Oasis Church in Yuma Az. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Janet (Peanut) Warstler, sister Mary Culy, Winchester In, sister-in-law Josephine Warstler, Fort Wayne In. His two children Steven (fianceé Irene) Warstler, Aurora Colorado, Susan (Phil) Stukey, Arvada, Colorado, stepson Greg (Opal) Culy Florida. Grandchildren Glen Warstler, Mark (Stephanie) Warstler, Cassandra Warstler, Chad (Cameron) Elliott, Kara (fiancé Brandon Rowland) Elliott. Step grandchildren Rebecca (James) Davis, Andrea Cook (Andrew) Uhl. Seven great-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews and special cousin Dave Peters. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gene Warstler and brother-in-law Vic Culy. At a later date there will be a small graveside ceremony for immediate family, to lay him to rest in Indiana.