Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Location: 10:55 p.m. at the Indiana University Arnett Hospital of Lafayette, Indiana
 
 
Age: 69
Date of Birth: Tuesday, February 08, 1944
Birth place:

Branch: Marines

Service: Vietnam Era
Father: Max J. Grist, Sr.
 
Mother: Velma ( Belt ) Grist
 
Marital Status: Single
Resided in: Monticello area for the past 30 years.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Funeral Location: Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 543 S. Main Street, Monticello, Indiana 47960
Clergy: Father Gerald Borawski of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Graveside Services at 2:30 p.m. on July 17, 2013 at the Shiloh Cemetery of Kokomo, Indiana. (On State Road 22 just west of town)
Visitation will be:
4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. Special Veterans Banner Presentation by the Blue Star Mom's of Indiana, Chapter 1 of Monticello will be at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary Services. conducted at 4:00 p.m.
Biographical Information:
Max attended Kokomo High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corp serving for 4 years during the Vietnam Era. He joined the Indiana Army National Guard serving as a recruiter and later as Supply Sergeant, serving 30 years total in the military. Max has lived in Monticello for over 30 years. In addition to his military he worked at Monticello Spring, worked part time at Indiana Beach, was a White County Reserve Deputy, (having helped start the reserve deputy program), was a self employed carpenter, co-owned a business with his great friend, Jim Imer and most recently was employed by Court Street Management. Max was a faith-filled man, a strong Christian, and had a deep personal relationship with his Lord Jesus Christ throughout his life.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit at 2:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Cemetery in Kokomo, Indiana.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information:
Survivors include:
Daughters,Kelly (husband Christopher) Ottinger of Scottsburg, Indiana, and Megan "Meg" Grist of Monticello, Indiana;Sons,Andrew M. "Andy" (wife Alicia) Grist of Denver, Indiana, and Jacob M. Grist of Monticello, Indiana;Fiancée,Vola Wells of Commerce, Georgia;Grandchildren;Austin, Rider, Lucas, Max, Eli, Coleman, Cabella, and Blaine;Sisters,Sue (Steve) Wright, andSharon Miller, both of Monticello, Indiana;Step- Mother,Shelia Grist of Monticello, Indiana;Step-Father,Jim Paulson of Monticello, Indiana;Step-Sister,Tina (husband Ron) Ingalls of Center City, Minnesota;Step-Brother,Toby (wife Rhonda) Grist of Texas;Numerous Nieces and Nephews;Aunt,Jimmie Wilma Riddle of Florida;Uncle,Ed (wife Teny) Grist of Monticello, Indiana;Like a Brother,Jim (wife Donna) Imer of Monticello, Indiana.
Preceded in Death:
Mother,Velma (Belt) Grist - Paulson;Father,Max J. Grist, Sr.;Infant Son,Adam Grist;Granddaughter,Gracie Grist.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.