Max Wayne

Shinkle

Mr. Max Wayne Shinkle, of Warrenton, MO., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital in Columbia. He was born on March 5, 1949 in Muncie, IN., to the late Harley Wayne and Maxine Rebecca (nee: Smith) Shinkle. He had reached the age of 72 years.

Max served our country in the United States Navy and was awarded the Nation Defense Service Medal during the Vietnam Era. He was the only boy in the family and had four sisters. He was know as the "family clown". Max lived life to the fullest and was a survivor. He was united in marriage to Mary Louise Kurtz in 1994 in St. Louis, MO. They spent 27 wonderful years together. Max and Mary enjoyed Thursday and Friday evenings at "The Hideout" talking with friends. They were know as M & M. He loved to watch westerns on TV, such as Gun Smoke and many others. He also enjoyed watching basketball and baseball games. Max was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and he will truly be missed by all.

Max Shinkle was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Maxine; one sister, Bonnie George. Those who will remain forever grateful for having shared in Max's life are his wife, Mary; 5 children, Maxine Destra, Curt Shinkle and wife Carrie, Josh Shinkle and wife Harmony, Jason Bierbrauer and wife Chrissy, Andy Bierbrauer; three sisters, Priscilla Shinkle, Harlina Conner and husband Leonard, Jill Taylor and husband David; several grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Max's life will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Burial will follow at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net