Max J. Pollat, 89, Newcastle, WY died Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home. Max was born July 14, 1924 in Cozad, NE to Frank and Anna Pollat. He came to Wyoming with his parents and siblings in 1928. He attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Newcastle High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served on a destroyer in the South Pacific theater of operations in World War II. He was injured and was returned to the states on a hospital ship. He married his sweetheart, Carol "Corky" Spargur in 1945. There were 3 daughters born to this union. He established an oil well servicing business, sold it and bought a ranch southwest of Newcastle on which he raised horses. He enjoyed training, showing, and trading horses. He retired and moved with his wife to New Mexico, where they lived for 22 years before returning to Wyoming. He enjoyed going to the Weston County Senior Center to visit with many friends and making trips to Deadwood to play the slot machines. He is survived by his wife, Carol of Newcastle, daughters, Kathie (Lloyd) Davis of Upton, and Dianne Davis of Newcastle. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Rose Van Cleave and Carol (Virgil) Cullum both of Newcastle; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by oldest daughter, Karen Ipsen; his parents; brothers, Lavern, Melvin, Wayne, Paul, and Dean; sister, Helen Connor; great-grandson, Tyler Ipsen; and son-in-law, Merle Davis. Funeral services will be held at the Weston County Senior Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm, with visitation and viewing one hour before the services. Internment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. Memorial donations may be directed to the Weston County Senior Center.