Max Vance Krebs ’37

He majored in political science at Princeton and graduated with honors. He was associate editor of the Bric-a-Brac, and was a member of the University orchestra, Triangle Club, the parking squad, and Key and Seal. He loved music and carried his violin with him wherever he went.

After five years in the Horse Cavalry Division of the 107th National Guard in Ohio, Max mustered out in 1946 as captain. He entered into various business enterprises but his main focus was foreign service. His diplomatic career with the State Department took him to Uruguay and Colombia. He worked with Undersecretary of State Christian Herter, served as counselor to the American embassy in Manila, and went to Rio de Janeiro and later to Guatemala, where he was chargé d'affairs. He was assigned to the embassy in Buenos Aires and in time became ambassador in Georgetown, Guyana.

In retirement, Max was often a speaker at fraternal, civic, and patriotic organizations. He received many awards, including the Department of State Superior Honor Award in 1969.

He is survived by Esther; his daughter, Marlynn Clayton; son Timothy; and a grandson. The class extends loving sympathy and fond remembrances to his family and friends.