Bernard W Mack

MONONA-It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernard W. Mack, age 81, of Monona, who lost his valiant battle with illness on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. Born on May 26, 1929, in rural McPherson County, S. D., to William and Alice (McConnville) Mack, he attended grade school in Koto Township and graduated from Leola High School in S. D., in 1947. He taught school in a rural one room schoolhouse before proudly serving in the U. S. Marines in Korea. He married Janice Bonnett on Aug 8, 1956. They owned and ran Macks Market before moving to Monona in 1965, where he managed Stop-N-Go. Bernard proudly held positions at the Coliseum and National Guardian Life, and retired from the City of Monona. Bernard was an active member in the VFW and proudly served as commander of the local American Legion. He was an avid collector of farm toys and loved to search for treasures with his metal detector and at garage sales. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his family, looked forward to long Sunday drives and couldnt pass up a historical cemetery stroll. Bernard is survived by his loving wife, Janice of 54 years; four daughters, Lynn (Gary) Schulz of Oregon, Julie Benjamin of Oregon, Ellen Mack of Madison, Karleen (Brett) Mack-Brandt of McFarland; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Armella Anderson of Madison, and Norma Stickel of Dickinson, N. D.; sisters-in-law, Nancy Johnson of Sioux Falls, S. D., Myrna Linder of Aberdeen, S. D., and Vivian Mack of Leola, S. D.; brother-in-law, Delmer Haux of Redfield, S. D., and Rich (Edie) Bonnett of Calgary, Alberta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law; brothers, Donald Mack and Gordon Mack; sisters, Mildred LaSota and Velma Haux; and brothers-in-law, Harlan Stickel and Wesley Johnson. Funeral services will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD BY THE LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1860 U. S Highway 51, Stoughton, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, with the Rev. Todd McVey presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, with a pass in review at 3 p.m. conducted by the American Legion Post No. 534, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Semper Fi! May the road rise to meet you,May the wind be always at your back,May the sun shine warm upon your face,The rains fall soft upon your fields and,Until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Irish Blessing Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, with a pass in review at 3 p.m. conducted by the American Legion Post No. 534, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Semper Fi! Service: Funeral services will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD BY THE LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1860 U. S Highway 51, Stoughton, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, with the Rev. Todd McVey presiding.