Obituary of Florence Maxine Fleck Krebs

Florence Maxine (Max) Fleck Krebs 93 of State College, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, State College. Born November 4, 1922, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Eckenroth Fleck. On August 10, 1946, she married her former husband, Donald Krebs, who preceded her in death. Max retired from Penn State University in the Property Inventory Department in 1985. Max was dedicated to and respected by her family. She was a gentle and caring person who above all loved her children and grandchildren. She always saw the best in everyone. She will be missed enormously by her family who were blessed to have had her in their lives. She enjoyed Penn State Football, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. Some of her most memorable times were at the beach with her family. She also enjoyed going on the bus trips with the 55 +ers of Grace Lutheran Church. She is survived by one daughter, Sandy Cassady and her husband, Harold, of PA Furnace, one son Curt Krebs, of State College, one brother, James and his wife, Pat, of Virginia, two sisters, Louise Brown-Mundy of Bellefonte, Joann Morrice and her husband, Robert, of Severna Park, MD, a brother-in-law, Donald Holderman, of Bellefonte, three granddaughters, Ella Krebs, of San Francisco, CA and Leila Krebs of State College, Christy Cassady of Virginia, one grandson, Jason Cassady and his wife, Beth, of San Antonio, TX and nine nephews and five nieces. In addition to her parents and former husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Neil Krebs, two brothers, William Fleck, infant brother Robert Fleck and one sister, Phyllis Holderman. Max was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of State College. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Schul officiating. Interment will be at Centre County Memorial Park, State College. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S Garner St, State College, PA 16801 or to a charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.