133. Max Eugene12 CLEAVES (Ralph Eugene11, Franklin Arthur10, Herbert9, John E.8, Israel7, Eaton Jr.6, Eaton Sr.5, Robert4, John3, William2, William1) (#1228) was born in Defiance, Defiance Co., OH 16 AUG 1952. Max died 9 NOV 2019 in Defiance Co., OH, at age 67.

He married Judy LIME 30 MAY 1971 in Ayersville, Defiance Co., OH. (Judy LIME is #1230.) Judy was born 5 MAY 1953 in Defiance, Defiance Co., OH. Judy was the daughter of Patrick LIME and Beverly June GATZA. Judy died 29 SEP 2017 in Defiance Co., OH., at age 64. died at home

When Max was age 19 and Judy LIME was age 19 they became the parents of Christine Marie CLEAVES 16 JUL 1972 in Defiance, Defiance Co., OH. Max is employeed for the Defiance Co., Highway Dept. as a equipment operator

Obituary Max E. Cleaves, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence in Defiance.

He was born on August 16, 1952 to Ralph and Patricia (Brecht) Cleaves in Defiance, Ohio. Max was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On March 31, 1972 he married Judith (Lime) Cleaves, who preceded him in death on September 29, 2017.

Max worked as an engineer for Defiance County until his retirement. He was a member of Eagles #372, Elks Lodge #147, and VFW #3360. He was a member of the Defiance County Historical Society, and Auglaize Village Cowboy Club. He was a certified instructor with the NRA and the USCCA. He enjoyed hobbies such as gunsmithing, shooting, and teaching others how to safely handle firearms. He loved working with his John Deere doing odd jobs, especially excavating and driveway projects.

Max will be sadly missed by his daughter, Christin Cleaves of Catawissa, PA, his mother, Pat Cleaves, and two sisters, Jan (Jim) Brown and Pam (Bill) Barber.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Cleaves, and his wife, Judith Cleaves.

There will be no visitation or services. Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

Krohns diease

Max Eugene CLEAVES and Judy LIME had the following child:

child 169 i. Christine Marie13 CLEAVES (#1231) (still alive).

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