Max E. Bridwell, 94, of Linden passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.
He was born Nov. 21, 1928, at Linden, to Harry and Clara Bridwell.
Max graduated from Linden High School in 1946 and was a life-long resident of Linden. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1950 and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a paratrooper in the 101st battalion of the Screaming Eagles and was awarded the purple heart and 4 bronze star medals.
After he served his country his worked at the Farm Bureau CO-OP as a fuel delivery driver for 26 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, watching NASCAR races and loved spending time at his lake house with this family and friends.
On Oct. 17, 1957, he married the love of his life, Helen “Lavonne” (Wolf) Bridwell, who preceded him in death on July 14, 2023.
He is survived by niece Pam Cross; brother-in-law David Wolf; sisters-in-law, Vicki Sherwin and Jo Wolf; nephew Jim Sunday; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lavonne Bridwell; and three sisters, Juanita, Ruth and Judy.
There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at the Oak Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 392 Oak Hill Road, Crawfordsville, with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care entrusted with care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his memory to American Cancer Society.
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