Max Richard Fahl, 89, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Nov. 4, 2026. 

He was born Sept. 4, 1937, in Markle, as the son of Ross and Dale (Michael) Fahl. Max graduated from Markle High School in 1955. He married Judy Miller on May 3, 1958; they were married 68 years together, and she survives.

Max started working at Fulton Dairy, Huntington. He then worked at Uniondale Telephone Company, which later became Alltel Corporation. He retired in 1993 after 33 years of service. 

He enjoyed playing golf and cherished the many friends he met over the years. He also served 12 years on the Ossian Town Council and also served on the Wells County Area Plan Commission. 

He is survived by his wife, Judy Fahl, Sebring, Florida; daughter, Susan King of Greenwood, and son, Daniel Fahl of Sebring, Florida; grandchildren, Justin (Ashleigh) King of Bluffton, Stephanie Miller of Greenwood, Indiana, and Jessica (Haley) Mcingvale of San Antonio, Texas; great-grandchildren, Tucker King of Bluffton, Neveah and Derick Miller of Greenwood, Holden, Elowen and Mary Joyce Mcingvale of San Antonio. 

Max was preceded in death by his sister, Dixie Jiosa, brother, Philip Fahl and grandson, Jarred Fahl. 

In accordance with Max’s wishes, there is no public service at this time. Burial will take place at Markle Cemetery, Markle, at a later date. 

Arrangements being handled by Morris Funeral Chapel of Sebring, Florida. www.morrisfuneralchapel.com