Max Parr

Max A. Parr, 59, Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis following a very brief illness.

Max was born on Aug. 8, 1965, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Gerald Max and Norma Jean (Stanley) Peterson. He was a graduate of Jay County High School, Class of 1983. 

Max served in the United States Navy in the Seabees. He has owned and operated Parr’s Enterprises in Alexandria since 1990. 

Max enjoyed working in his garage, motorcycling, go-karting and four-wheeling. Basically, if it had an engine, Max was interested. A high point in Max’s life was getting to race with his son in the ATV Motocross National racing circuit all across the country. 

Alexandria has lost not only a skilled craftsman, but also a friend of the community. Max was a giver, and many friends and family have been the benefactors of his caring, kindness and generosity. Max’s genuine giving nature will continue to those who benefitted from his being an organ donor.

Survivors:

Son — Thomas Max Parr and wife Michala Parr of Alexandria

Two granddaughters — Meredyth and Madilyn Parr

His mother — Jean Peterson (John) of Dunkirk and Fort Myers, Florida

Three sisters — Chris Rodgers (Denny) and Donetta McIlwain, all of Dunkirk, and Susan Todd (Joe) of Fort Myers, Florida

Several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his father in 1998.

Services honoring Max’s life and legacy will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 N. Harrison St., Alexandria. Mike Owens will officiate. Cremation will follow the services. A public viewing will take place at the Owens Funeral Home on Friday from noon to 3 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Look Twice, Save a Life, c/o Bikersinc., 1761 N. Sherman Drive, Suite F, Indianapolis, IN 46218.

Mary J. Schwartz, rural Berne, a relative of Geneva residents, May 10, 1949-Sept. 3, 2024. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the Schwartz residence, 5711 S. 600 East, Berne.