Max Krakenberg, 67

Max J. Krakenberg, 67, of Spokane, died Dec. 27, 2011, at the Veterans Medical Center in Spokane. He was born Oct. 5, 1944, in Seattle.

After graduating from high school, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and fought for our country in Vietnam. Max had a great zest for life and traveled worldwide making many friends. He was an ambassador of sorts.

He is survived by Patti, his loving friend and companion of more than 35 years; his son, Matt and daughter, Heidi; his stepmother, Nina Krakenberg; his brother, Dennis Krakenberg; his sisters, Kathy McCollough and Nancy Flanary; and numerous family members and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, followed by interment at Forest Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in memory of Max to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5386, Boise, ID 83705.

You may visit Max's memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.