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Dr. Walter J. Mackey

FUNERAL HOME

Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville Chapel

2130 N. Dale Street

Roseville, Minnesota

Walter Mackey Obituary

Mackey, Dr. Walter J. Retired Veterinary Historian Age 84 - Of Roseville Passed away October 19, 2008. Walt is survived by wife, Phyllis, of 55 years; children, Cathleen Quinn, Kevin (Denise) Mackey, Carol (Jamie) Kujawa & Steven Mackey; grandchildren, Kelsey Quinn, Katie & Sara Mackey, Madeline & Joshua Kujawa, & Kyle Mackey; brother, John (Florence); brother-in-law, Jerome Mallak; sister-in-law, Mary Mackey. He was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Wicklund, Margaret Mallack, Joan Kunst, and brother, Patrick. After serving 3 1/2 years in the Navy during WWII, Walt attended the U of M. He earned the following degrees - 1949 B.S., 1951 D.V.M. and a M.P.H. in 1968. He started his Veterinary career employed by Drs. Zupp and Magnusson in Blooming Prairie, MN. He had a private practice for 13 years in Hayfield, MN. He then became Director of the Research Animal Division of the U of M, followed by a position teaching Anatomy at the Veterinary College. He finished his career working as Assistant Veterinarian for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health until retiring in 1992. Many will remember him for being instrumental in founding the U of M Veterinary College and for the thousands of hours of dedicated work donated to the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum. He will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial 2 PM Friday, October 24 at CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2131 N. Fairview Ave., Roseville. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B from 4 - 8 PM Thursday. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made, if desired, to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Macular Degeneration Research or the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550

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Published by Pioneer Press from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Mackey

16 Entries

Sandra Ives

October 24, 2008

My sympathy to the Mackey family. I worked with him for many years at the Board of Animal Health.

I will remember him for the ever-present "twinkle in his eye", non-stop energy and enthusiasm, kindness and always the ready smile.

Dr. Mackey will be missed by many.

Jerry Fahrmann

October 24, 2008

I got to know Dr. Mackey while working at the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab., and my wife Beth met him when we visited the State Fair. At our many vistis to the fair, we always looked for him first. We both have fond memories of Dr. Mackey. Both of us extend our sincere condolences to the Mackey family.

Mary Jo (Grupa) Marolt

October 23, 2008

My sympathy to the Mackey family,
I had the honor of working with Dr. Mackey at the former East Side Animal Hospital in the late 70's. He was kind enough to write a recommendation for me as I applied to (and was accepted by) the U of M Waseca for Vet Tech classes. I remember him joking about drinking "Silver Tea" (hot water with creamer) when we ran out of coffee...
He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Kelly Center

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Phyllis and her children. I will always remember Uncle Bud for his enthusiasm to teach our family about our heritage, and for being a wonderful brother to my Grandpa Mackey. It brings me confort to know they can be together again in heaven.
Kelly Center (Tacheny)

October 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family!

Marie (Campbell) Mosher's "kids":
Kathi Lehnhard, Sandi Hentz. Nita Hobson, Ken (Willie) Mosher and John Mosher

Dr. Keith Friendshuh

October 23, 2008

Phyllis ~ our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I consider myself fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with Walt both at the Board of Animal Health and at the Minnesota State Fair. His contribution to Veterinary Medicine will shine on for generations to come.

Tom Boyd

October 23, 2008

I express my deepest sympathies to Mrs. Mackey and the entire family. Dr. Mackey was one of a kind, and I am blessed to have had the privilege to have known him over the past 20 years. He was a great veterinarian, an enthusiastic historian, and a very fine man. Dr. Mackey was a hail fellow well met. He had an energetic and sparkling personality, and a zest for life. He brightened up every room and gathering he ever entered. Dr. Mackey served his country with distinction during World War II, and then returned to Minnesota where he was a prime mover in convincing the Legislature to establish a school for veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota following the war. He went on to a career of distinguished accomplishments and public service as a veterinarian. He was a pillar of his profession. He was also a key player in forming the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum, and he worked tirelessly to preserve and honor the many significant contributions that his great profession has made to the State of Minnesota. Dr. Mackey will be deeply missed, but his memory and glowing spirit will remain with us always.

Kevin Mackey

October 23, 2008

Thank you all for your thoughts!

Jackie Jablonski

October 22, 2008

I will miss my Uncle "Bud" very much. He was the best uncle a girl could have. Family was very important to him and he and my aunt Phyllis put a lot of work into helping us learn all about our family history and Irish ancestry. Most of all I will miss seeing him at the State Fair and being with him, my dad and family as we watched my daughter compete at the State Fair horse show's. Rest in peace Uncle Bud and give my dad a big hug for me. We miss you both.

Pam and Tom

October 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We remember what a wonderful sense of humor Walt had. He will be missed

Jackie Jablonski

October 22, 2008

I will miss my uncle "Bud" very much. He was the best uncle a girl could have. Family was very important to him and he and my aunt Phyllis put a lot of work into helping us learn all about our family history and Irish ancestory. Most of all I will miss seeing him at the state fair and being with him & my dad as we watched my daughter compete at the state fair horse show's. Rest in peace uncle Bud and give my dad a big hug for me. We miss you both.

Jen MacKay

October 22, 2008

I will miss his stories. Bud and Grandpa (Pat Mackey) were so fun to watch together.

I do and will continue to miss them both.

Shirley De la Torre/Alumni Relations CVM

October 22, 2008

My sincerest condolences and prayers to Walt's family.
Walt was a force of nature. He was a brilliant veterinarian and had the heart of a poet. His presence will be very missed at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dee

October 22, 2008

As a fan of the History Museum (and Dr. Mackey) as well as a Vet student at the U, I feel very fortunate to have gotten a chance to get to know Dr. Mackey. He will be missed, but his legacy lives on.

Patty Tacheny

October 21, 2008

Aunt Phyllis,Cathy,Kevin,Carol&Steve
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Uncle Bud will be greatly missed by the whole Mackey/Cambell clan. He was so dedicated to teaching all of us about our family history.He was always involved in family events from all the family reunions he and Phyllis put together to attending his great nieces horse shows at the fair and Gopher basketball games.
We have always been very proud to have Dr.Walter Mackey as our uncle.

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