Martin Theiss

FROHNA, Mo. -- Martin A. "Max" Theiss, 78, of Frohna died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at his home.

He was born Aug. 29, 1928, at Wittenberg, Mo., son of Alfred and Concordia Meyr Theiss. He and Helen Roth were married April 14, 1956.

Theiss was a carpenter and farmer. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church at Frohna.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Joyce Theiss of Jackson and Gail Theiss of Frohna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter and three sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, and Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Young and Sons East Perry Chapel in Altenburg, Mo.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Concordia Church, with the Rev. Wayne Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery.