Obituary of William Henry Mack, Jr.

William Henry “Bill” Mack, Jr., 75, of DeMotte, IN (formerly of Winamac, IN) passed away at 5:55 PM Monday, October 2, 2023 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville, IN.  He was born on December 2, 1947 in Mishawaka, IN to the late William Henry and Ruth Roseanna [Gee] Mack.  Bill graduated from Monterey High School in 1965.  The following year, he enlisted in the US Army.  Bill served for 3 years, including 18 months in Korea, and received an honorable discharge on November 6, 1969.  He married Mary Beth Comer on March 5, 1972 in Lafayette, IN.  Mary passed away on September 11, 2002.

Bill was a talented diesel mechanic, having worked at Patton Tractor in Hammond, IN as well as at Fair Oaks Farms and Bos Dairy both in Fair Oaks, IN.  Throughout his life, he enjoyed the outdoors and working on cars.  Most of all, Bill loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by:

Michelle (fiancé: Russell Risner) Mack, Medaryville, IN Daughter

Krista Risner, Wheatfield, IN Granddaughter

Brianna Risner, Medaryville, IN Granddaughter

Isaac Risner, Medaryville, IN Grandson

Brayden Mack, DeMotte, IN Grandson

Dale (Terri) Mack, Winamac, IN Brother

Terry Johnston, Culver, IN Brother-in-law

Ronald (Sue) Kennedy, Winamac, IN Brother-in-law

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

William Henry and Ruth Roseanna [Gee] Mack, Parents

Mary Beth [Comer] Mack, Wife

Laura Mack, Daughter

Linda Johnston, Sister

Roseanna Kennedy, Sister

William Johnston, Sr., Nephew

Cecil and Doris Comer, In-Laws

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at 2 PM EDT (1 PM CDT) Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery in Roselawn, IN with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.

Burial will take place at Roselawn Cemetery in Roselawn, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

Online Condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.