Max S. Reeser Obituary (1938 - 2024)

Max S. Reeser 85 of Pontiac, Il died Thursday April 4, 2024 at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at Noon at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac Il. Inurnment will be in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, IL. A visitation will be held on Wednesday April 17 from 10:00-Noon at the funeral home. Memorials in Max’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Max was born on September 4, 1938 in Carlock, IL a son of George and Faye (Cawley) Reeser. He married Doris Heiken and later married Darlene Hurst. Survivors include: one daughter: Becky (Jim) Sullivan of Otsego, MI; six grandchildren: Jennifer (Arthur) Barnes, Brad (Chandra) Gregory, Brent (Jennifer Tomblin) Gregory, Dorie Sullivan, Jamilyn Sullivan and Abigail Sullivan; five great grandchildren; one brother: Loren Reeser of Cypress, CA. Max was preceded in death by two daughters: Jennifer Reeser and Kim Gregory and one brother: Roger Reeser. Max was a lineman for GTE and Frontier Phone Companies. He was a 4-H leader. He was a member of the Pontiac Men’s church softball league, Pontiac Sportsman Club and had been very active in the First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and deacon. Max enjoyed his years of being a Pontiac Pony league coach. Max’s passion was his family, raising and showing rabbits. He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and a loyal Pontiac High School sports fan and loved his community. This obituary may be viewed and guestbooks signed at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.