June 6, 1926 – November 11, 2012
Max was born in Lincoln Township, Michigan and died at home in San Francisco on Veterans Day 2012. He served honorably in the Army Air Corps (Air Force).
He was a resident of the Haight-Ashbury for over 55 years and in the same home since 1965.
Max and his partner, Rod Odgers, were together for 48 years. They registered as domestic partners in 1991 and married October 6, 2008. They considered Thanksgiving 1964 as the first day of their lives together.
A generous, talented, and gracious chef, Max hosted many parties. He was delighted when we shared our home with friends and family, vacationing or just seeking temporary lodging. His sightseeing tours of our city were often filled with details that even more endeared our guests to San Francisco.
He requested that a party be held when he passed on. That request will be met at an open house at our home on January 20, starting at 2 p.m. For more information, call (415) 552-0165.
He will be missed by our friends, neighbors and family. Arividerci il mio socio.