Leland Max Chamberlain left this world early Sunday morning, December 15, 2013, to be with his
Lord surrounded by his wife and loving children.He was born February 2, 1928 in Hammansburg, Ohio to
Earl and Nellie Marie (Shaner) Chamberlain. He grew up in Bowling Green, Ohio along with his two
brothers.He enlisted in the Army during WWII at 17 years of age. He served in Italy.Max worked for 25
years as a brick mason. He retired from working for the Lucas County Sanitary Waste Plant after 22 years
of employment in 1990.Max was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Norman Ruel and Emerson Dale
Chamberlain; grandson: Shawn Michael Chamberlain.Surviving Max are his loving wife, Grace, of 61 years;
three sons: David (Pam) Chamberlain, Daryl (Debbie) Chamberlain, Duane (Rachelle) Chamberlain; two
daughters: Diana (Gary) Renner, Dawn Hunter; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four step
grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren.One of his greatest joys in life was teaching his three
sons the joy of hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed camping with his family.He and his wife enjoyed
many vacations together including trips to Pigeon Forge, Frankenmuth, and Branson, MO.He was a member of
St. Patrick-Providence in Grand Rapids, OH. He served as treasurer for the St. Vincent De Paul Society
for many years.A viewing will be Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Wright-Habegger
Funeral Home, 24084 W. Second St., Grand Rapids, OH 43522. The evening will be concluded with a Prayer
Service at 8 p.m.Max’s funeral service will begin at the funeral home on Thursday, December 19, 2013
where prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. in the St.
Patrick Catholic Church, 14010 Old U.S. 24, Grand Rapids, OH.Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery,
Grand Rapids, OH.Memorial contributions in Max’s honor may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or St.
Vincent De Paul.Online condolences and memories can be left by visiting, www.habeggerfh.comTo
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