Obituary of Max Zeeb

Max Zeeb, age 60, of Menno, SD passed away early Friday, February 27, 2015 at his son's residence while being under hospice care surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be will be held at the Salem Reformed Church in Menno at 10:30a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015 with Reverend Michael Hecht officiating. Burial will be in the Menno Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5p.m., Monday evening at the Salem Reformed Church with a prayer service to follow at 7p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. The Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, is assisting with service details. Max Fred Zeeb was born on April 12, 1954 to Marvin and Wilma (Auch) Zeeb in Scotland, SD. He grew up on a rural farm near Lesterville and graduated from Scotland High School in 1972. He then continued his education and graduated from USD/Springfield with an associate's degree in auto body in the spring of 1974. He moved to Menno, residing there most of his life and followed his dream by opening his own shop, Zeeb Auto Body, on July 1, 1974. After establishing his business, Max purchased farm ground and livestock in rural Lesterville. He had a passion for cars, animals, hunting, and fishing. Max always enjoyed company and Saturday mornings were spent sipping coffee at the shop, catching up with old friends. Max was baptized at the Salem Reformed Church on January 13, 1954, where he remained a member and was confirmed on April 7, 1968. Christ took him into his arms on February 27, 2015 having reached the age of 60 years, 10 months and 15 days. Max is survived by his son, Justin Zeeb with special friend, Jessica Renner (Brianna, Jayden and Ava) of Menno and daughter, Savanah DeBelts (Jason) of Harrisburg; four brothers and one sister: Larry (Marge) Zeeb of Menno, Curtis (Elaine) Zeeb of Lesterville, Milo Zeeb of Phillip, Renay (Virgil) Souhrada of Tabor, Scott (Mindy) Zeeb of O'Neill, NE and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Mark, and his Mother and Father, Marvin and Wilma Zeeb.