Max R. Cummings
December 30, 2021
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Max Robert Cummings was a caring husband, father, son, grandparent, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world on December 30th, 2021 after years of battling dementia.
He was born to Hampton "Bob" Robert Cummings and Flossie Mae Taylor on November 23, 1942. After graduating from high school, Max left for college, met his wife Janice Lewis Cummings, and graduated with his master's degree from Northern Illinois University. Together, they had two children: Ryan and Jennifer.
Max loved spending time with his family. Max was a dedicated teacher for close to 30 years between Bunger Middle School in Evansdale, IA and Antioch Upper Grade School in Antioch, IL, spending countless hours counseling, teaching math, and as an administrator. When he wasn't busy teaching, he enjoyed coaching wrestling and iceless hockey, woodworking and utilizing his handyman skills around the house. This, of course, was when he wasn't chasing his children and grandchildren around. After he retired, he continued to substitute teach around Ames, IA, and was known for snow blowing the circle we lived on so his family could get to extracurricular activities. He was also into researching our family genealogy.
Max was preceded by his brother Richard (Janice) Cummings and sister Debbie (Charlie) Makidon. He is survived by his wife Jan Cummings, his son Ryan (Andrea) Cummings, three grandchildren: Rainier, Amara and Everest Cummings, and daughter Jennifer Cummings. He is also survived by his nephew Ian (Isabelle) Cummings, and their children Christophe and Alyson. Max also had a very supportive extended family.
His favorite food was Casey's donuts and a cup of coffee.
There will be a graveside service at Bondurant Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 followed by a luncheon at Bondurant Christian Church, 304 Grant Street South, Bondurant, Iowa 50035. In honor of Max, family requests people wear tie-dye t-shirts, Max’s “dress up” style.
If you would like to donate, there is a memorial set up for a scholarship to Ellsworth Community College through Iowa Falls and Alden High School. Please contact Jan Cummings if you would like to make a donation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jeff and Kim
01/05/2022
Jan, so very sorry to read this news. Never had the opportunity to meet Max, but to hear stories. You both were blessed with each other and your family. Remember the beautiful memories - Blessings ~
CRAIG BARTELS
01/04/2022
I had mr. cummings at bunger jr. for a couple of math classes. really good teacher and seemed like a great guy! he made complicated stuff seem easy.glad to see he continued in the education field, he was definitely good at it
Gwen Groen, Ellsworth College Foundation Director
01/04/2022
On behalf of the Ellsworth College Foundation, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Max R. Cummings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lynell Dougherty
01/01/2022
Dear Jan and family, Our condolences on the loss of Max. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Max did a lot to improve our CUMC library with his woodworking skills whenever you asked. Thank you.
Harold & Paula Silver
01/01/2022
Jan and family;
Please accept our condolences for your loss. We pray that the Lord will bless you with memories of a life well lived.