He is survived by eight children including Cathy Stoner Northwood; Brian (Rebecca) Miller Salem, SC; Rebecca (Lance) Corbin Overland Park, KS; Bryan (Cathy) Young Wayne; Suzan Young BG; Karen (Jim) Ferguson Largo, FL; Dora (Alan) Bensch Grand Junction, CO; and Timothy (Anne) Young Warsaw, IN plus 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
He attended BGHS, was a standout football and track athlete. Graduating in 1943 he became a U.S. Marine fighting on Cape Gloucester and Peleliu where he was wounded on D+31 by a Japanese Sharpshooter.
After being discharged he began a career at the BG Post Office that lasted 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church serving in the choir for over 60 years and a choir member in the Toledo Opera. Mack taught bible classes; hymn singing at the nursing home; and served in the Wood County jail ministry. He partnered with Maxine in her work with Habitat For Humanity; Martha's Kitchen, and many other areas of ministry.
His interests included drawing/painting; gardening, singing, public speaking about the war; and hosting Camp M&M for their grandchildren. In 2005 he was the honored guest at an officer's mess night at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA and took a trip in 2008 with his son Brian to the Island of Peleliu where he fought in WWII. He leaves a legacy of faith, family, and friends and now rests in eternity with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
A public graveside service will be held Saturday October 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dunn Funeral Home in Bowling Green.