Max D. Teel, 56, of Lafayette, formerly of Brookston, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Regency Place of Lafayette. He had been in failing health for the last several years. He was born July 11, 1952 in Lafayette to Benny D. and Marjorie A. (Shaffer) Teel. He was a 1970 graduate of Frontier High School and went on to earn his Associates degree in electronics. Mr. Teel worked for the Monticello Bowling Alley for many years. He also worked for the Hanencratt Elevator of Monticello, the DeKalb Feed Mill in Brookston, the Lafayette Co-op and Kendrick Buick / Cadillac in Lafayette. He was a member of the Chalmers Community Church. He enjoyed woodworking, making clocks and working with electronics. Surviving with his parents are his sons, Sean Teel (wife: Heather) and Denny Teel (wife: Tina) both of Indianapolis; two step-sons, Chris Hill (wife: Kathryn) of Lafayette and Toby Rogers of Indianapolis and his brothers, Ralph Teel (wife: Jan) of LaGrange, Lynn Teel (wife: Kandy) of Chalmers and Randy Teel (wife: Brenda) of Brookston. Preceding him in death is a sister, Charlene Carter. Friends may call from 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Service there 10 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2009. Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Cemetery. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.