Max E. Shull

Max Edman Shull, 88, of Clare, left this world, for his appointment with Jesus, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. His family was by his side at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Max was born the son of Ralph and Irttie (Bruckart) Shull on his father’s birthday, September 24, 1929, in Bay City. At the age of 6 his family moved to Gladwin where he grew up and graduated from Gladwin High School with the Class of 1947 and then attended Central Michigan College for 1 year. He married Shirley (Coon) Shull in 1949 and they had a son David and a daughter Susan. Though he began his trucking experience working with his father at Shull Supply Company, Max desired to branch out on his own by starting Shull Transport. His first two trucks were named, “Master Dave” and “Sweet Sue.” After years of long hours and hard work you would eventually see his fleet of 6 gravel trains, with skillful drivers, carrying sand and gravel up and down the highways around the area. Max married the former Evelyn Richmond on March 19, 1969 and they moved to Clare. A daughter Dee and then a son Joel was born to make up their family. In 1975, Shull Transport was sold to Terry Griffore who kept the well-known and respected Shull name. Max Shull was a man of few words, but you could be sure what he said would be true. Max was frugal and wise with a keen mind for numbers and business. He enjoyed coin collecting, the stock market, planting trees, a good game of cards, deer hunting, Louis L’Amour westerns, the Tigers, Susie’s cookies, walking Laddie, auctions and of course yard sales with his brother-in-law Louie! Max had a kind heart, a sincere faith and he loved Jesus, his family, his pastor, and slipping in and out of church, which was located right next to his home. “Pa” or “Grandpa Max,” as the grandkids called him, had a deep love for his children and grandchildren. He was involved and interested in their lives and would listen and help them in countless ways. His eyes would crinkle up when he laughed or smiled, which happened a lot when family was near! Max is survived by his wife, Evelyn and his legacy lives on in his daughter Susan (Doug) Hoesli of Boyne City, Joel (Christine) Shull of St. Joseph, Michigan, seven grandchildren Rebecca Sue (Hoesli) Gallardo (born on his 54th Birthday), Aaron Douglas (Becky) Hoesli, Benjamin Michael Yats, Daniel Patrick Yats, Amanda Lynn Yats, Jack Hugo Shull, and Nora Max Shull; and 4 great grandchildren Christian Gabriel Gallardo, Anabeth Rae Gallardo, Gideon Levi Gallardo, and Adalyn Marie Hoesli. Family members that reached heaven before he did include; his infant brother William Shull, parents Ralph and Irttie Shull, first wife Shirley Shull, granddaughter Christian Marie Hoesli, son Dr. David Edman Shull and daughter Deanna Lynn Yats. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 26, at 3:00 PM at Clare Church of the Nazarene, 10160 S. Grant Ave, Clare MI, with Pastor Jim Young officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the church on Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Memorials may be donated to the Clare Church of the Nazarene or to Glioblastoma Research. Arrangements are by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. If you are unable to attend, you are invited to leave the Shull family an online condolence message on Max’s tribute page at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Max E. Shull

September 24, 1929 - March 21, 2018