Max LeRoy Ostler

Max LeRoy Ostler

1930 ~ 2026

March 3, 2026—Max Leroy Ostler passed away peacefully from natural causes in Highland Utah. In humble gratitude, his final words were, “I have lived a good life and want to move on,” which touched the hearts of those in his presence. His 96 years on earth began in Nephi, Utah, February 4, 1930 into the family of Edward and Sophia Ostler. Max was the youngest of five. Nephi High School, class of 48, provided him with the opportunity to perform in several plays as the lead singer. After graduating he met his sweetheart Dorothy Ann Anderson of Fountain Green, Utah. They married August 18, 1950, before his assignment in the Korean war, where he served abroad for 10 months as a staff sergeant. Recently He was awarded the “Ambassador of Peace” medal from the government of South Korea for his service in that conflict.

Anticipating becoming new parents, Max and Dorothy suffered the loss of their first son Max Edward. Throughout the following years their family grew through the adoption of three wonderful babies Darrell Max, Carla Anne, and Aurthur Kent. Max loved creating family adventures where they camped and fished in the Uinta mountains. He loved hunting waterfowl and big game, and he made the best antelope jerky. Max was a self-made successful businessman with a sharp mind to the very end. He loved organization and numbers as an accountant. He worked for twenty-eight years at Hercules Aerospace, and he finished his time there as their financial controller. He also owned several successful automotive franchises. He began his retirement at the age of 58 and golfed several times a week well into his 92 nd year. Max and Dorothy enjoyed world travel and living among their old friends in St. Geroge, Utah.

Max was a romantic at heart and dearly loved his sweet Dorothy for their 72 years as marriage partners. In 1977 they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple along with their children. Max was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His posterity has grown from three children to 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren…and he cherished them all.

Max was proceeded in death by Dorothy Ostler (wife) Max Edward (son), Kent Ostler (Son).

He is survived by his son Darrell Ostler (Susan), and daughter Carla Armstrong.

A small graveside service for family will take place in the Fountain Green, Utah Cemetery.

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