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MAYNARD MACKE
MANSFIELD — Maynard W. Macke, 75, of Mansfield passed away November 10, 2013 at his home.
Maynard was born September 18, 1938 in Lima to Louis and Anna Mura Macke. He attended Xavier and Ohio State University and operated the Pandora Canning Company with his father for many years. He was then Police Chief of Glandorf, Ohio, ran his own commercial radio sales business, and later retired as an electrical engineer from Sprint. He was a past boy scout and leader, was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Association of Old Crowes, and ARRL. Maynard was an amateur radio buff and a railroading and model railroad enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years Miriam Gepfrey Macke of Mansfield; children Keith Macke of Michigan, Laura (Robert) Chesher of Boulder, CO, Kevin (Samantha) Macke of Cleveland Heights; grandchildren Emily, Grace, Lilly, Fiona, Myles; sisters Theresa Macke of Ottawa, Marilyn McCann of Prestwood, Scotland, Barbara Macke of Ottawa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy.
Friends may call at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home, 173 Park Avenue West, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8pm with a vigil service at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00am Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Jeremy Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in McCartyville later that day.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church, the Catholic Charities Food Bank or MedCentral Hospice.
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Everett Larrabee
November 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Hensel
November 15, 2013
Good by Maynard
...-.-
Susan Rudinger
November 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I know how close Kevin, Samantha & the kids were to Maynard and they will miss him. I'm glad you all have happy memories to relive.
Mark & Mary Kuenzig
November 14, 2013
We will never forget you from our United Telephone days, and your radio classes, Maynard. May all your radio signals go thru wide & clear, with no interference or snowy reception.... Carry on good & faithful servant!
November 14, 2013
Miriam,
So sorry for your loss. You have always spoke so fondly of your Maynard. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jenny Pennell
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