Bernard Leon “Max” McCants, 79, of North Platte passed away August 20, 2013 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. He was born on June 12, 1934 in Arnold, NE to Bernard W. and Josephine Bay McCants.
Max graduated from Stapleton High School. He lived most of his life in North Platte.
Max was a veteran of the Korean War, was a member of the Moose Lodge as well as a member of the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club.
Survivors include his daughters, Tish McCants of Omaha, NE, Alesia Schepers, and Kimberly Hergenrader both of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Steavie Hergenrader Reed of Conneticut, Kessy Hergenrader and Ethan Schepers both of Lincoln, NE; brothers, Gage (Carol) McCants of Mission, TX and Dennis (Rhonda) McCants of Lawton, OK; and special nieces and nephews, Colleen von Rentzell, Jason McCants, Sam McCants and Chris Feeney.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Maureen Van Arnsdale.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery near Stapleton. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.