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 1946 - 2021 (75 years)
Max Oertli
MAX OERTLI, beloved husband of Dianne Oertli, passed away in the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at the age of 75 years. Max was born in Glarus, Switzerland 21 February 1946. He is survived by his wife Dianne, children Carrie (DJ) Little and Greg (Shannon) Erickson; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He and his twin sister Verena were born the sixth and seventh children to Friedrich and Rosa Oertli. Max was predeceased by his parents, two sisters Rosemarie (Oertli/Beazer), and Sylvia (Oertli/Taylor) and an infant brother Paul Oertli. Max’s surviving siblings are Rolf (Bernice) Oertli; Erwin (Carol) Oertli; Verena (Dean) Lybbert; and Susan (Ferrel-deceased) Dilworth. Max was always the guy with the contagious smile, the warm handshake and hugs. Max loved baseball, especially the Dodgers from his youth. He enjoyed curling, swimming, basketball, stock car racing with his brother Rolf, hot air ballooning with his brother Erwin, and absolutely loved watching his grandchildren in track, football, basketball, live theatre and about anything else they chose to do. Max worked as a butter maker, climbed the ladder with Pacific Western Airline from baggage handler to Duty Manager at the Calgary Airport, then bought a fledgling business in Cardston, “Alpine Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning” and owned and operated that for 22 years. It was very labour intensive work, and Max decided to change careers once more and began a career as a Truck Driver, and here he really found his passion. He would say “I love it when people ask me what I do and I can say, I drive long haul for H&R, or Ihaul”, he liked to be called a Truck Driver and the adventure began every time he pulled away. One of Max’s dispatchers said that Max was thorough, pleasant and efficient and had a great sense of humour. Max also enjoyed the many years he was a member of the Cardston Rotary Club. Max said that he felt being involved in the many significant projects the club undertook was very satisfying and character building.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 21st at 11:00 a.m.
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