Max A. Fuelling

Max A. Fuelling , 71, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, October 25, 2018, at his sister-in-law’s residence in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 28, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana to Paul & Marie K. (Goeglein) Fuelling. He married Pamela Kay Hirschy on October 25, 1969 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur.

Max was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Decatur where he had served in many capacities over the years.

He graduated from Monmouth High School in 1965 and received a tool and die degree from General Electric Apprentice School. He was employed at General Electric in Decatur until its closing. Following GE, Max went to work at Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne for over 20 years.

Max enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his two granddaughters and great grandson. He was also an avid bicycle rider & jogger and enjoyed watching IU basketball. Max and Pam enjoyed traveling and developed many lifelong friendships along the way.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pam Fuelling of Decatur; daughter, Nichole Kelly of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Frank Fuelling of New Haven, George Fuelling of Decatur, & Donald (Marian) Fuelling of St. Louis Park, MN; sister, Louann Wolfe of Decatur; two granddaughters, Morghan (John) James and Madelyn Moser; & a great-grandchild, Carson James.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Clinton Fuelling and a sister, Kathryn Fuelling in infancy.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling in Decatur with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Fuelling.

Family & friends will be received from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. and 5 to7 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Preferred memorials are to St. Peter Lutheran Church or Worship Anew.