Max C. Petersen, 79, of Anderson died at Community Hospital on April 23, 2014 after an extended illness.
He was born February 12, 1935 in Bentonville, Indiana to Bernard and Ruby (Kemmer) Petersen and graduated from Modoc High School.
He worked production at Delco Remy for 31.4 years before retiring in 1987.
For years, he raced at Sun Valley now Anderson Speedway. He drove box truck over most of the Eastern United States for 3 1/2 years.
Survivors include his daughter, Deenia Robertson of Anderson; three brothers, Howard Petersen of Monroe, TN; Donald (Virginia) Petersen of Simpsonville, SC and Paul (Della) Petersen of Wickenburg, Ariz.; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lorraine (Clore) Petersen and a son, Max Brian Petersen.
A Celebration of Life Service will be from 2:00-5:00pm on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Millcreek Civic Center in Chesterfield with sharing by family and friends.
As per his wishes, he was cremated.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled the arrangements.