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The Funeral Service for Max D. Myhre, age 79 of Lemmon will be held at 10:00am MT, Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lemmon with Pastor Charlotte Kvale, officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Lemmon with full military honors afforded by the Brattvet-Green American Legion Post #66 of Lemmon.

The Funeral Service will be live streamed on the website www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com and can be viewed by going to Max's obituary and clicking on "View Funeral Service Here".

A Family Service and Masonic Service Rites by the Lemmon Lodge #151 A.F. & A.M will be held at 7:00pm MT on Wednesday evening, April 20, 2022 at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.

A memorial has been established to the Naja Shriners and Calvary Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 to 7:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.

Max Dalvan Myhre was born on January 20, 1943, to Eugene Benton (E.B.) and Marcella Mae (Lovell) Myhre. Max was raised in Lemmon, SD attended school and graduated in 1961. He went on to attend South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts in Brookings, SD. Max returned to Lemmon and worked for Lemmon Construction Company among other endeavors.

Max was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965 and was honorably discharged after serving almost 2 years in the Vietnam War. Max received numerous medals and decorations during his service. After his military service, Max returned to Lemmon where he met his wife-to-be, Linda Daley. They fell in love and were united in marriage at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lemmon on June 10, 1972.  To this union, two children were born: Derek Nells and Douglas James.

In the early 1970s, Max started Myhre Construction and then went on to work for Great Plains Supply for over 30 years. After the business sold, Max reestablished Myhre Construction which he operated for numerous years until his retirement. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and his expertise.

From a young age, Max was a "jack of all trades" whether that was construction, farming, masonry, or auto mechanics to name a few. Max touched the community through various construction projects from homes, businesses, and parks. Max played a pivotal role in the major renovations of the Petrified Wood Park.

Throughout Max's life, family has always been an important aspect. With the recent addition of two daughter in-laws and his first grandchild, Max always made it a point to put his family before himself.

Max enjoyed entertaining family and friends at his Shadehill cabin hosting many gatherings throughout the years. When not entertaining at his cabin, Max enjoyed spending time at the family farm, tinkering at his shop, partaking in Rocking Rods notorious coffee breaks and Friday night bingo at the Legion Club.

Max was an active member of many organizations including: Lemmon Masonic Lodge #151 A.F. & A.M., Naja Shriners, Jesters, VFW and a 50-year member of the American Legion. In addition, Max served on the Lemmon City Council, Boss Cowman Rodeo, West River Shrine Circus, and Calvary Lutheran Church Board.

Max passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

Max is survived by his wife Linda of 49 years, and his two sons Derek (Stacy), Pierre, SD, and Doug (Lauren) Oak Creek, CO, and one grandson Maximus Nells, Pierre, SD, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Irl Noye, sister Gloria Dawn, and brother Earl E. Lovell.