Max J. Chamberlain, 88, of Wolcott, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 at The Springs of Lafayette. He was born March 30, 1927 in Chalmers, Indiana to the late J. Ford and Reva L. (Marshall) Chamberlain and was a 1945 graduate of Chalmers High School. An accomplished baseball player, Max was proud to have made the varsity baseball team as a Freshman. After high school Max joined the United States Army serving in Korea. On October 15, 1950 he married Mary A. Biddle at the Brookston Federated Church; they were married nearly 65 years. She survives. Max was a longtime member of the Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church of Wolcott where he served as Elder. He was also a past member of the Brookston Masonic Lodge. Mr. Chamberlain worked in agriculture his entire career as a farmer in White and Benton Counties. He later worked for Monsanto and the Co-op in Round Grove. Above all, Max cherished his wife and family and was a wonderful provider for them. He enjoyed being a proud supporter of all of their activities. Later in life he and Mary spent many hours playing cards as part of the local bridge club. Surviving with his wife is a son, William Chamberlain (wife: Connie) of West Lafayette and two daughters, Jean Fromme (husband: Pete) of Mooresville and Ann Delehanty (husband: Patrick) of Indianapolis. Max loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Mathew, Emily, Clarissa, Katie, Casey and James and his 5 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Mary Katherine Chamberlain; two sisters, Lillie Mae Sharkey and Patsy Brown and a brother, Don M. Chamberlain. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (PO Box 509 Brookston, IN 47923) or made online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army.