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William Macker Obituary
MACKER WILLIAM J. MACKER (Age 85) On Saturday, May 22, 2010, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia F. Macker; father of Ann Marie Macker, John (Nancy) Macker, Margaret (Wayne) Jaquith, Mary Kay (Mark) Gillespie, Patricia (John) Winter, William Macker, Joseph (Sandra) Macker; brother of Evelyn Macker and the late Harold, Sarah, Katherine and Carrie. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a WW II Veteran who landed on Omaha Beach the morning of June 6, 1944 (D-Day), served in 5 major campaigns, and received the Presidential Unit Citation. He worked for PEPCO, retiring after 39 years of service. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa''s Gift of Peace, 2800 Otis St., N.E., Washington, DC 20015 or to Alzheimer''s Assoc., National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Joanne Ready Waters McCoy
June 12, 2010
I will always remember his mischievous smile and laughing eyes-- windows to one of the kindest hearts and most helpful spirits I've ever known. He was the best friend and next-door neighbor my family ever could have had. My brother, John, and I-- along with our families-- send prayers and love to all the Mackers. He will be greatly missed.
Barbarajo Cox
June 1, 2010
If knowing the son is knowing the father, I know he was the kindest, generous, and persistent of gentlemen, who gave to our freedom - and some gave all. God bless everyone of the Macker clan.
Charlie Sheehan
May 28, 2010
When news of his death came, I felt an immediate tug, and drifted back to a summer day on Edward Avenue. I was five or six, and dismayed as I stood over my first bicycle, now disabled in my front yard. The tire was dead. No adult was at hand to help. Mr. Macker pulled up across the street. I must have called out to him as naturally as to my own father, and like a father he responded. I was soon back in the seat and off. I'm sure I didn't thank him adequately, but I will always carry a child's thanks to him for his quiet long-ago kindness.
The Rineharts
May 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Edward Avenue won't be the same without him.
Jack and Kathy Riismandel and Family
May 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Hannan family
May 26, 2010
Mr Macker's long hard fight is over on this earth, may his soul be delighted in God's heavenly kingdom Our thoughts and prayers are with the Macker family family.
Brian Jenkins
May 25, 2010
God bless the entire Macker Family. We are praying for you in your time of loss.
Brian, Kathy, Shannon and Kristen Jenkins
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