Karl "Max"

Schlotterbeck

Karl "Max" Schlotterbeck, son of the late John Max Schlotterbeck and Margarete (Novak) Schlotterbeck, was born in Heidelberg, Germany, on May 23, 1950. He departed this life in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on December 5, 2025, at the age of 75.

Max was a Veteran of the United States Marines Corps. He enjoyed drawing, writing, and going fishing. Max's greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margarete Schlotterbeck.

Max is survived by one brother, John Thomas Schlotterbeck of Ellisville, Missouri, two sisters, Marie Angela Reale of Dayton, Nevada, and Grace Asberry of Ellington, Missouri, and one nephew, John Cole. Max will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, December 12, 2025, 10 AM-1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1 PM

Minister: Pastor Doug Massie

Burial: Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery

Pallbearers: John Cole, Darren Asberry, Ed Tritt, and Joseph Tritt

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Reynolds County VFW Post 6660,

PO Box 45, Centerville, MO 63633

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri