Max Clingaman, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was born to Leon and Lavon (Metzger) Clingaman on Jan. 25, 1939, in Peru.

He graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 1957. He was united in marriage on Nov. 13, 1960, in the Eel River Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake, to Janis K. Mishler, the love of his life. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Air Force from September 1961 to September 1965 with the 1919th Communications Squadron as an airman First Class during the Vietnam War.

He was employed as Journeyman Printer with R.R. Donnelley and Sons and the Lakeside Press, Warsaw with 42 years of service, retiring in 2000. He was member of the First United Methodist Church, Warsaw and Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73 where he was a 50-year member.

He was a very kind and caring person who was a recipient of the “Heart of Gold Award” presented by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. He was known for investing in and giving of his time to his family, friends, and his community. His life and legacy will be lovingly remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren and his many friends.

Max Clingaman is survived by his wife, Janis Clingaman, Warsaw; children: Wende (spouse Scott) Tucker of Warsaw; and Rod (spouse Shannon) Clingaman of Mason, Ohio. In addition, grandchildren: Zach (spouse Gabby) Tucker of Warsaw; Alli Tucker of Washington, D.C.; and Taylor and Kennedy Clingaman of Mason, Ohio; survive. He was preceded by his parents and a brother, Don Clingaman.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. His funeral service also at McHatton-Sadler, is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, with calling one-hour prior. Pastor Brian Smith of the First United Methodist Church will officiate, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church 179 S. Indiana St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or K21 Cancer Care Fund 2170 N. Pointe Dr. Warsaw, IN 46582

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