Max Ryerson, 96, of Indianapolis, IN. peacefully passed away January 27, 2015. He was born in Red Oak, IA on March 11, 1918 to William R. and Aurora B. (Stephens) Ryerson. Preceding him in death are his parents and his three sisters. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Sherman) Ryerson for 72 years. He is survived by his wife Carol, and their children William (Marilyn) Ryerson, Lynn (James) Perske and Charles (Kathleen) Ryerson. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. After graduating from Iowa State University, Max worked as a mechanical engineer at Allison Div. of GM, where, among other projects he worked on components for the NASA Apollo program. In 1976, Max retired from Allison, had a brief career in residential real estate, and then found his passion serving as the administrator and Chair of the Board of Elders for Northview Christian Life Church (Carmel, IN) from 1980-1999.Max will be remembered for his sense of humor, staunch commitment to doing a job right, his unshakable faith in God, and his love and dedication to his family.A celebration of his life will be held this Saturday, January 31st, at Radiant Christian Life Church, 16162 Carey Rd, Westfield, IN at 2:30 pm with calling at the church at 1:00 pm. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory.