Clarence "Mac" McConville

McConville, Clarence "Mac" Mac McConville, 86, passed away in the early hours of February 8, 2012, in the presence of his loving wife, Gloria, daughter, Casey, and her husband, Jim Rohe. Mac was born on August 22, 1925 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Mary and Bernard McConville. After moving around the States of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, they settled in Minneapolis when he was 10. He graduated from De LaSalle High school in 1943. Mac enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and attended Miami U in Oxford, Ohio, and Columbia where he was commissioned as an ensign. He served on an aircraft carrier in the Far East for 10 months and was stationed in Minneapolis for a brief time before his release to inactive duty at the rank of Lieutenant (jg). In the fall of 1946, he attended the University of Minnesota, obtained his law degree and was admitted to the bar in 1950. While attending the University, Mac worked at Minnesota Title, part-time, as a Junior Abstracter in 1947. This was the beginning of a rewarding 45 year career. He was made Assistant Secretary in 1950, Assistant vice President in 1952 and Vice President in 1955. From 1971- 1987 he was President or Minnesota Title and was Chief Executive Officer 1972 - 1988. Mac also served as a senior vice president of Old Republic International Corporation, that acquired Minnesota Title in 1978. Mac's contributions to the title industry are numerous. He was Past President of the Minnesota Land Title Association (1961-62) and the National Title Underwriters Association. He was elected President of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) in 1977, and served as ALTA Treasurer from 1979 through 1981. Mac maintained strong relationships in outside interests, such as, Toastmasters, Jaycees (local, national and international), and the Minneapolis Aquatennial where he held every office including Skipper and General Festival Chairman. Mac and his wife, Gloria, moved to Rio Verde in October, 1990. Mac served on the Association board for 6 years (1 year as Vice President and 2 years as President). Mac was the Chair of the Judicial, Government Relations and Audit Committees and chaired the Ad Hoc committee to acquire Tennis Courts. He served on the St. Dominic's Church Council for 3 years and was a member of the Rio Verde Advisory Council for 3 years. He was the co-chair of the Rio Verde Christmas project for 2 years (was 'Santa' on the fire truck with his 'elf' Gloria) and was vice-chair of the initial Rio Verde Habitat for Humanity Project. Mac is survived by his loving spouse of 58 years, Gloria (nee Bourbeau), 4 children: Mary Langdon (Richard Langdon) of Des Moines, IA, Casey Rohe (Jim Rohe) of Shakopee, MN, Tom (Kristin) of Westminster, MD and Father Jim, St. Paul, MN., 7 grandchildren: Audra (Eric) Vance, John "JJ" (Annette) Ouverson, Brent Rohe, Yvonne (Dan) Shealy, Christopher (Rena) McConville, Jeffrey McConville, Trevor McConville and 7 great- grandchildren: Shane, Seth, Madison, Rylann, Savanna, Jacob and Tanner. Mac was preceded in death by his parents, Mary "Mayme" (nee Fries) and Bernard, his sister, Leona, and his daughter, Theresa. A Memorial Service will be held at the Rio Verde Community Church on February 16, 2012 at 11 AM. Following the service a reception will be held at the Rio Verde Country Club. Donations are requested in lieu of flowers to Habitat for Humanity, Rio Verde Chapter or Hospice of the Valley.