Max D. Biddle

March 19, 1936 - January 5, 2026

Max D. Biddle, age 89, of St. Charles, IL died peacefully surrounded by family members on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born March 19, 1936 in Griggsville, IL., to Donald and Florine (Corey) Biddle. He married Barbara Jean Oswald, May 29, 1957, she survives him. Max is survived by two children, Donald Biddle (Lora) of St. Charles, parents of Cori Salamone (Thomas), daughters Olivia, Vivian, and son Devon, Emma Cerbin (Mark), and Lora Wey (Anthony), daughter Taylor and son Christian and grandson Douglas (Jennifer), sons Brandon and Max and daughters Alyssa and Clara.  He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Biddle, and parents Donald and Florine. His brother Corwin Biddle also survives him. Max graduated with a Bachelors degree from Western Illinois University in 1957 where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, active in the Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Association, and later earned a Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. In 1961, Max began his professional career in St. Charles District #303 as a sixth-grade teacher with the now closed, Shelby Elementary. He served as an Elementary Principal from 1964-79 and was later promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Schools in charge of Busing, Building, and Grounds until his retirement in 1993.  Active in the community during his lifetime, Max served as Director of Little League Baseball and Biddy Basketball, and was a member of Kiwanis Club, St. Charles Methodist Church, and the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 17, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles. Visitation will be held Friday, January 16 from 4:00-7:00 P.M., at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles. Memorials may be made in Max’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles.Guest BookShareEmailPrint