Max John Moeller, 88, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He was born to Anton and Caroline (Blazek) Moeller on July 23, 1928 in Moulton. Max served in the Korean War in the United States Army from November 3, 1950 to Oct. 25, 1952. He was awarded the Army Occ. Medal (Japan), the Combat Inf. Badge, Korean Bronze Star Svc Medal, the UN Svc. Medal.
On Feb. 16, 1953, he married Lucille Hohmann in Moulton. In the first years of their marriage, Max and Lucille started their family and made their home in Moulton, where Max farmed and worked for Henkhaus Feed & Gin. In 1969, they moved to Cuero and Max began his career as a U.S. Postal Carrier. He retired from the Post Office In 1989. During his retirement, Max and Lucille enjoyed cattle ranching, traveling and spending time with their large family. He was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Nat’l Letter Carriers Assoc., Cuero VFW and the American Legion.
Max devoted his life to his three loves: Lucille, his children / grandchildren and his cattle. Max was also known for his kindness to others, fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren, barbecuing and baking the best Thanksgiving turkey ever.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lucille Hohmann Moeller; children, Max D. Moeller (Kathy), James Moeller (Joyce), Marilyn Swannack, Sandra Nichols (Jon), Allen Moeller (Scarlett), Elaine Schmeling (Gary); 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grand children; sisters, Lois Zimmermann, Carol Harrington and Joann Sternadel; and brother, Johnny Moeller.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jeffery Paul Swannack; and sister Elenora Hirsch.
Visitation was at Freund Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Sharon Wiggins officiating. Interment to follow at Moulton City Cemetery in Moulton.
Pallbearers are his grandsons: Jon Nichols, Jr., Matt Moeller, Dustin Nichols, Jimmy Moeller, Jake Moeller and Blake Schmeling. Honorary Pallbearers are his Grandchildren: Jennifer Blank, Susan Moeller, Joann Fournet, Julie Moeller, Todd Swannack, Craig Swannack, Ashley McAllister, John Patrick Swannack, Elizabeth Moeller, Candace Moeller and Willow Schmeling.
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Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.