Max David Deck, 90, of Holton, KS passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Glenn Moore Meadows in Holton. He was born February 16, 1925 in Circleville, KS the son of Charles Oscar and Bertha Olga (Pool) Deck.

After attending school in Circleville, Max proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII.

Max lived in the Holton community most of his life. His love for old cars started at a very young age. In his early years, he operated the Sinclair Station in Holton and worked for Bottenberg Motors and Clark Chevrolet. He sold insurance for Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and later American Family Insurance. He also operated furniture stores in Holton and Valley Falls. Max owned and operated the Cottage Market in Holton for over 30 years before he retired.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Holton, Circleville Masonic Lodge #20, Holton V.F.W. Post #1367 and Arab Shrine Temple in Topeka.

Max married Katherine “Dee” Deck on May 27, 1950 in Holton. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1996. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diane M. Deck in 1972; a sister, Charlyene Deck and 2 brothers, Keith and Robert Deck.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary E. Deck of Columbia, MO; a son, James D. Deck (Kimberly) of Los Angeles, CA and 2 grandchildren, Siena and Julian Deck.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with military honors will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Holton VFW Flag Fund or Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.