Max Leon

Kellogg

Brookings resident Max Leon Kellogg passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born August 14, 1936, at Iowa City, Iowa, to Charles and Ruth (Cooper) Kellogg, the fourth (and last) child born to their family. He joined brother Westley and sisters Frances and Vonda. The family moved to California in the 1941 and settled in Pasadena. He lived in California until 1985.

He was married to Ann Severson on May 14, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and had one daughter.

Max was an Oregon resident for 36 years, living in Grants Pass and Brookings. He was a Veteran, a Deputy Sheriff in Riverside County (CA), and had a pool business, a used car business and a sign-making business prior to his retirement. He loved watching car shows and sports on television.

He married a second time on Feb. 16, 1999, in Reno, NV, to Evelyn (King) Hunter. They had a wonderful life together. She passed away in Multnomah County, Oregon, in 2006.

He is remembered for his booming laughter!

Max was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and both wives. He is survived by his daughter Kristen, of Gilbert, Arizona and a granddaughter; step-sons Bruce Hunter of Sunnyvale, CA, Brian Hunter of Aloha, OR and a step-daughter Brenda Bates of Waitsburg, WA.

Redwood Memorial Chapel assisted the family.