- Date Of Birth: February 26, 1926
- Date Of Death: September 18, 2021
- State: Michigan
Louis Jay Mack, age 95, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021.
His life began February 26, 1926 in Coldwater, Michigan, the oldest of five children born to Lloyd and Louise Mack. He married Betty Louise Thrams June 8, 1946 in Coldwater, Michigan. After more than seventy-five years of marriage, she preceded him in death July 29, 2021.
Louis’ passion was his grandchildren, watching them grow, teaching them card games and family time. His hobbies included bird taxidermy, in which he raised several different breeds of birds. He also loved to garden and share the fruits of his labor. He was a master of making prank gadgets. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish. He would arrange multiple hunts in which many participated and enjoyed.
Louis worked numerous years at Star Mobile Homes, DeRose Industries, Bivouac Industries and Rolling Hills Hunting Preserve.
Louis is survived by three sons, Jerry (Karen) Mack of Cassopolis, Dennis (Randi) Mack of Cassopolis; Donnie (Kelly) Mack of Vandalia; ten grandchildren, Michael (Melissa) Mack, Philip (Sharon) Mack, Katie (Peter) Balkema, Michelle (David) Slavings, Ryan Ismay, Kevin (Julie) Mack, Kyle Mack, Heather (Brandon) Rigby, Jenna (Benjamin) Anderson, Billie Williamson; eighteen great grandchildren, Jessica Frucci, Taylor Baker, Victoria “Tori” (Josh) Walther, Caden Mack, Shelby Mack, Colin Mack, Emily Mack, Morgan Mack, Noah Balkema, Chelsea (Connor) Olkowski, Hunter Slavings, Emily Ismay, Kelsey Mack, Jake Mack, Anze Rigby, Ollie Rigby, Aaron Anderson, Seth Anderson, and another great grandchild on the way; one great great grandson, Rowan Olkowski and another on the way; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gary Mack; one granddaughter, Tracy Baker; one sister, Shirley Heuer; and three brothers, Robert Mack, Charles Mack, and Lyle Mack.
