Max C. Call

Max C. Call, 91, passed away on the morning of April 1, 2023, in San Marcos, TX with his loved ones at his side after a hard fight with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was born on a snowy March 14, 1932, on Oak St. in Georgetown, IL to Fred & Dorothy Call. Most of his youth was spent in Georgetown, Jamaica, and Ridge Farm. He had walked through a tough childhood and sports had become an avenue to succeed. In high school he relocated to Clinton, IN, where he excelled at baseball and helped lead their basketball team to the State Semifinals in 1949. He earned an athletic scholarship to Wabash College but was soon drafted into the Korean War on September 16, 1952. During his military service as an MP, he was selected to stand guard at the Truce Talks and the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Upon returning home he enrolled at Indiana State University and graduated with both a bachelors and masters degree. It was there he met his wife Peg, and they married in 1957. His teaching career began in Perrysville and Cayuga, but most of his time was spent in Georgetown where he also coached. Max owned his own Insurance and Real Estate business and served on the Vermilion County Board as Chairman for ten years. He derived great satisfaction and reward through his work for the County. Max loved relaxing in his backyard, lighthearted conversations, and an occasional cigar. He remained physically active his entire life and closely followed his favorite sports teams. Last July he and his wife made the courageous decision to leave their beloved home and move to Texas to be near family who love them dearly. He led a full, productive, and joyful life and will be truly missed by those who knew him well. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret (Peg), daughter Cindy Ejankowski (Bruno) of San Marcos, TX, and son Clay Call (Sherry) of Gaylesville, AL and 3 grandchildren Caitlyn (Eric) Iverson, Mariel (Andrew) Miller, Jacob Call Ejankowski and 3 great grandchildren, Alice, Louisa and Beatrice and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Mae Eckhoff. A celebration of Maxs life will be held at 12:00pm, Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, Illinois 200 E. West St. Georgetown, Illinois 61846 with Pastor James Blue officiating. Visitation will be held 10:00am to 12:00pm on Friday prior to her service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in McKendree Cemetery, Georgetown. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Georgetown Historical Society or the American Cancer Foundation. Please join his family in sharing memories, photos, and videos through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Friday April 28, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, , IL 61846 Funeral Service Friday April 28, 2023 12:00 PM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, , IL 61846