Obituary for Max Wilber Plymesser

Max Wilber Plymesser, 83, of 2233 180th Street, Greenfield, Iowa, died Tuesday afternoon, September 4, at Adair County Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the YMCA Building at 202 N. Townline Street in Greenfield with Mark Nelson of the Holy Bible Fellowship Church officiating. Friends may call at the YMCA after 2:30 on Friday. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Max is survived by his wife of 57 years, Deloris of Greenfield, a son Craig Plymesser and wife Brenda of Hampshire, Illinois, a daughter in law, Ginger Plymesser of Greenfield, two brothers Lee Plymesser of Tustin, California and Jay Plymesser and wife Rosemary of Pfluggerville, Texas, five grandchildren, Kim Ehrsam and husband Mike of Greenfield, Nicole Nelson and husband Jeff of Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah Beard and husband Jason of Columbus, Ohio, Christopher Plymesser of Firth, Nebraska and Cliff Plymesser of Ames, Iowa and seven grandchildren, Devon, Zachary, Lynda, Zayne, Phoebe, Aria and Annika. Max was preceded in death by his parents, his son Chris Max Plymesser in 1994 and a great grandson Samuel Beard. Max was born November 3, 1923 in Greenfield, Iowa, the son of Wilford and Magreta (McClelland) Plymesser. He entered the Navy after graduating from Greenfield High School as a radio operator on the USS Wisconsin during World War II. He married Deloris E. Wehrli on June 4, 1950 in Greenfield, Iowa. Max farmed most of his life however he also worked for the Soil Conservation Service(SCS) as a technician, the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association and drove for the SW Iowa Trolley. He was involved in 4H as a leader, the Holy Bible Fellowship Church and SCS Bowling League. He was also a member of the American Legion. Max loved to play cards, hunting, playing horseshoes and managing a local softball team. Max loved serving people and the public. He was a faithful steward of God’s earth. He will be remembered by his ready smile and laugh, big hand shakes and his love to tease. You would often find him whistling or singing while he worked. The most important part of his life was his family. A memorial fund has been established in memory of Max.