Max Arnett Lussier, 58 of Bemidji, Minnesota, entered the spirit world on Monday, August 21, 2017 from Sanford Hospital, Bemidji, Minnesota. Max was bornin Minneapolis, Minnesota February 7, 1959, the son of Donald and Althea (Taylor) Lussier.

Max lived in Minneapolis until the age of 13, when he and his mother Moved to Owatonna, Minnesota. enjoyed music, the Vikings, the Twins, boxing and especially watching his niece and nephew play sports. Max worked for the American Indian Center in Minneapolis in the late 80’s and for Red Lake Gaming in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Max retired in 2010 due to health issues. He will  be missed by all who knew him.

Those welcoming him to the spirit world are his parents; Donald and Althea, one brother; Ray Schinnert, infant sister; Nancy, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are; Ray Waukazo (Nicole) of Bemidji, and Alvin  “Buzzie” White, sons; Daniel, of Minneapolis and Joseph of Seattle, Washington, daughter; Renee (Adam) Nygaard of Minneapolis, grandchild; Olivia, nieces; Rita, and Taylor, nephew; Dylan, aunts; Joanne, Virginia, and Ramona, numerous cousins, and special friend; Shari, of Owatonna.

A celebration of life will be held at the Redby Community Center, Redby, Minnesota on September 1, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.

Max’s care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN.  Online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com