Obituary: Max Olim

Max Olim passed away April 21, 2020, at the age of 76. Born in Birmingham, Ala., Max graduated from Shades Valley High School in Birmingham and went on to earn his bachelors and law degree at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Max moved to Atlanta in 1968 and lived in the broader Atlanta area for over 52 years. Max loved eating, traveling and watching University of Alabama football. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren.

Max was very active in the community, serving as president of Gate City Lodge, B’nai B’rith of Georgia, and the real estate section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Max is also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Max was born Sept. 15, 1943, and was the son of Milton and Sadie Olim. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life for 50 years, Ann Olim; two sons and two daughters-in- law Lenny and Allison and Matthew and Debbie Olim; grandchildren Sari, Gordon, Cole, Stella, Mason and Ethan Olim. Max is also survived by his sisters Bailey Olim and Goldie Weiss as well as brother and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held April 22 at Arlington Cemetery. Sign online guest book, www.edressler.com. Donations may be made in memory of Max to Weinstein Hospice or Congregation B’nai Torah. Arrangements by Dresslers Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.