Bill Mauck
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Wilbur (Bill) Mauck, 68, of Columbia, MO passed away peacefully July 18 2012 at home. A memorial service will be held at Grace Fellowship Church (click for Google Map), 3182 Hwy 240, Fayette, MO 65248 at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012. A visitation with family members will be one hour prior to the memorial at the church. Bill’s body was buried at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Hill City, Kansas.
Bill was born in Hill City, KS on February 5, 1944. In 1951, his family moved from Hill City to Ellsworth, KS and then on to St. John, KS. When Bill was eleven years old, his father died. Following the death of his father, his mother and two brothers, Joe and Jack, moved back to Hill City. The following year he and his brothers were raised by their Grandmother Chalfant while their mother went to cosmetology school. During this year he remembers “pink pancakes” made with leftover corn and tomato soup.
He had particular fond memories of Hill City. Ringneck ballgames, dragging main, parties on the Solomon River, driving too fast on Tindle Hill and shooting rifles inside abandoned chalk farm houses were great memories for him. Working a paper route, at Trexler’s Grocery Store and as a farm hand kept him busy. Football, baseball, basketball and track and field were very important to him. These coaches were his “father-figures” for which he was grateful.
He went on to play football at Dodge City Junior College and then to Emporia State on a track and field scholarship throwing shot put and discus. He eventually transferred to Kansas State University where he studied Fish and Wildlife. After graduating from KSU in 1968, he completed a Master’s Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Following college, he began a career with the U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in La Crosse, WI. He later transferred to the National Fishery Research Laboratory in Columbia, MO. He eventually became the Director of this facility until he suffered a stroke in 2001.
Bill loved the great outdoors! He was a sportsman, gardener and wildlife advocate.
He married Jane Taber of Hill City, KS in 1966. They had four children – David, Paul, Sarah and Laura. He is blessed with five grandchildren. David and his family live Rochester, MN. Sarah and her family live in Columbia, MO. Laura and her family live in Monzi, South Africa.
Bill was born into the family of God in September 2010 when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. Bill’s new life began, and he developed a love for God’s Word as he continually drew nearer to the Lord in prayer and worship. Bill often said he was blessed to know the Lord Jesus and thankful that his wife, children and their families have received Christ too. Bill’s family eagerly awaits the Great Reunion in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur (Pol) Mauck, mother Vesta (Chalfant) Mauck, infant son Paul Benjamin Mauck.
Survivors include: wife Jane; son David and Karen Mauck, daughter Sarah and Todd Opie, daughter Laura and Dave Johnson; grandchildren Christopher and Ellen Mauck, Claire and Caraleigh Opie, Ava Jane Johnson; brother Joe Mauck and family, brother Jack Mauck and family.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to either of the following
Grace Fellowship Church
3184 Highway 240
Fayette, MO 65248
Please indicate “Bill Mauck Memorial Fund” on memo line of check when contributing to either charity.
Visits: 6
Sarah, Jane and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you and surround you with his angels during this time. My sympathies and love.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I know it’s been a long road for you all. Praying that you are able to celebrate all the happy memories and have peace knowing that he is no longer suffering.
Love u so much my old friend ..I knew in high school you and Bill were always meant to be…take a deep breath and let all the little people put there little arms around you….the grandy’s will give you love and your greatest strength….. go ringnecks marie sue.
Growing up with Bill in Hill City, I was always impressed with his aplomb and his understated but well developed sense of humor. He gave us quiet but confident leadership. He was loved by everyone and sadly missed at our recent class reunion. I was honored to have known him, and extend my condolence to Jane and the family.
When I think about this, my mind goes back to the days when we were all together as classmates. Bill was always the person that I looked up to. I wanted to be like him. I am so sorry for your loss and he will be a definate asset to everyone in heaven. Bill touched a LOT of people and was a fantastic person. Love you Jane
Jane, Sarah, David, Laura and families,
We are mourning Bill’s death with you but rejoicing that he is with our Lord.
You have our deepest sympathy.
Know that the Lord is with you especially during this time. May you feel His comfort and peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Miss you!
Jane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I’m so sorry to hear about this. I hope the love of friends and families and hugs of love from all those around you will help comfort you during this time.
Thinking of you!
Karen
Jane and Family
I know you all have had some very trying times and I am really sorry for your loss. I remember Bill as a great friend and my memories of the ballgames, hunting days and times we just hung out as special times. He is in a better place and for that we thank God.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
~2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. (NLT)
Jane,
I am so happy that Bill had Jesus as his Savior. My prayers go out to you and the family. We love you ALL dearly. ANYTHING you need call. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength as he welcomes Bill into the most wonderful place of everlasting life.
Love and God’s comfort,
Charlie, Denise and Leslie
Bill and I were pretty much inseperable in high school. Virtually every good memory I have of those years includes Bill somehow. He was a great friend to me. Jane, I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Mrs. Mauck,
My name is Mark Ritchey. Todd and Sarah are friends of mine. I just wanted to send my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I also want you to know that you have been an inspiration to my mom and me. About two months ago doctors discovered that my dad’s body was filled with tumors. Unfortunately, he lost his bout with cancer three weeks ago. My mom and I stand in awe of you and your husband’s courage and unwavering faith during your trials. We cannot imagine the pain and suffering your family has endured throughout the years and will endure as you begin the grieving process. My family is still in the midst of it. The only thing that brings me comfort is knowing that my dad is rejoicing in Heaven and has no more pain. Jesus says, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” As Christians that is our hope. Soon very soon we will be with our loved ones and we all will be rejoicing together again and praising our Savior all the daylong. I pray the peace of the Holy Spirit will fill your heart. You are in our prayers. Please let us know if any of you need anything.
God bless,
Pastor Mark
It’s been a long time but some people you never forget – Bill (Billy) was one of those people. You have our sympathy Jane and may the love of friends and family bring you comfort.
Jane and Family,
Bill and I were classmates in elementary and high school. We were also roommates for two years at Dodge City Junior College. I have many great memories of those years and thought of Bill as my best friend. I am truly sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
I worked at the Columbia Lab in the eighties when Bill was there. What I remember most about Bill is his engaging smile and wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by many of us. God bless his family.
Dearest Jane and Family, Carter and I send you our love and sympathy. We have such wonderful memories of Bill, and we rejoice that he is now free from pain and has a new and glorious body! Jane, no one can understand that miracle more than you. You have been a miracle yourself!
God bless you all,
Sandy and Carter
Dear Jane and Laura
We are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Thinking of you both at this sad time and praying for you. Sending our love. Mark and Kerry
As our family is all together this week we are remembering him calling Reed “weed” and all of the fun that we had with Bill… He played a tough game of basketball with the boys, delighted in my baggy knees on my sweats, was often sad when we opened containers that had “little food left to share”. Bill always gave us sound advice.. whether we were working on church business or the neighborhood business. Mom chuckles about the donkey that he gave her… I believe that he is a republican at heart.
We are all so sorry of the passing of your best friend, husband, father and grandfather. He was a best friend to so many. We wish we were there to hug you all.
We love you and hope that you know how many are praying for your family at this most difficult time.
Love,
Pam and Bob
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. In the most fragile times, we find our greatest strength.
I am so glad that the “Reunion Memory Book” brought back memories of good times for you and Bill. I wish I could have done more. Take care and God bless.
I worked with Bill at the Lab in Columbia for many many years. During those years I became close friends with Bill and Jane. Bill was more than a outstanding boss but a good friend. At the lab, his smile and laughter was something we all looked forward to, he could always make a bad situation little easier to deal with.
Jane this has been a long haul for you. You were very strong and carried the load on your shoulders. You should be very proud how well you handled a very difficult situation. I’m proud of you, I know how hard it is to take care of someone you love and admire, knowing they aren’t going to ever be the same again. It is now time for you to take care of Jane! Take time to mourn, but take time to enjoy life especially those grandchildren. I’m so sorry for you loss. Call me anytime. Love you Linda
Dear Jane and family,
You, dear friend and each of the family are near and dear to my heart. Our hearts, actually, Steve, Mema, and my sister Carol have been prayer warriors for you, Bill and the family. How we love you and continue to lift you in prayer.
One of our trio songs, has blessed each of us in a special way over the years. Even Bill, as he endured our learning it, while we were in the basement. Bless his soul, as now that precious memory of the song is a reality for him. May we sing it to His Glory for all He has done for each of us.
Heaven came down, heaven came down! O what a wonderful, wonderful, day-Day I will never forget: After I’d wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Savior I met. O what a tender compassionate friend- He met the need of my heart; Shadows dispelling, With joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart.
Now I’ve a hope that will surely endure After the passing of time; I have a future in heaven for sure, There in those mansions sublime. And it’s because of that wonderful day, When at the cross I believed; Riches eternal And blessings supernal from His precious hand I received. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Savior made me whole; My sins were washed away, And my night was turned to day, Heaven came down and glory filled by soul!
Heaven came down, heaven came down, Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!!!!!!
Bill is rejoicing in Heaven at this very moment. No more suffering for Bill. He is at home with His Lord Jesus.
Be blessed my friend. You have served your husband well to the very end. Actually, to his new life with Him. You have lived your faith and been the example for all to see. Thanks be to God for His Mercy and His Grace.
Our love to you always,
Lynda & Steve
We are very sorry to hear about our good friend and colleague Bill Mauck who contributed a lot to the success of the long-term cooperation between CERC and IBIW. We express our sincere sympathy for your loss. Please know that Bill will be remembered by many people in Borok.
Colleagues,
Institute for Biology of Inland Waters,
Russian Academy of Sciences
Reading that Bill gave his life to Christ in September 2010 brought tears of joy flowing just now.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4
I will remember Bill as a 2nd father figure when I moved next door with Bob and Pam in April of 1987. What a great sense of humor, great story teller, great friend and great heart. I can’t wait to see him again someday soon. To Jane, David, Sarah and Laura, you are in our prayers and thoughts. This is a celebration of a great life. Love you all. Jon, Glynis, Chelsea and Connor DeWitt
Jane and Family:
We are so sorry for you loss. I had the pleasure of working with and for Bill at the Columbia lab and at the Yankton Field Lab. He shared a lot of good stories with me and we had some great times playing softball together. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him! Our deepest sympathies to you.
Dear Jane and Family,
I am so sorry about Bill’s passing. He was a special person. So many of us from Hill City have great memories of you both. I am sending prayers,love and hugs. Love you, Annie
Jane, I am at a loss to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. We all go back so far and have gone through so many life changes and events. I know Bill is in a much better place with God. And I know God has his hands on you as you go through these tough days. I will contact you later. Anita
I am a technician at the facility Bill Managed in Columbia, Missouri. Bill was supportive and always had a smile to offer. He spoke the phrase “Don’t take me out of my plastic world” when asked if he would like to visit a field project that Sue Finger was running. I remember this as Bills way of reminding us to not take for granted the day to day pleasures. It could be that you will be asked to take on tasks that require circumstances that are less enjoyable. I am grateful Bill planted this thought in my head. My condolences to all of Bills family and friends.
Dear Jane and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Sarah, Todd, Jane and family,
My heart goes out to you in Bill’s passing. Loss is never easy in this temporal world but is eased with the knowledge that you will all be reunited one day.
I didn’t know Bill very well but what limited interaction I had with him it was obvious he had a great spirit and a powerful personality. It has been a long journey which he ended well. He was very fortunate to have such dedicated family.
May God continue to provide you comfort in your time of grieving.
So sorry for your loss, but happy for Bill’s gain as he gazes on our Lord. Bless you all. You will be in my prayers.
I am very sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. I am the Manager of the Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge. Our office is located at the USGS facility bill used to serve as Director. I will never forget the warm welcome he provided me and my entire family when we arrived in Columbia in 1999. I greatly enjoyed interacting with Bill until his retirement. I saw him sporadically in the years since his retirement and was always impressed with his great attitude. Bill was a friend and a great colleague. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Tom & Donna Bell
We worked with Bill at the fish lab in Columbia. Bill must have enjoyed his job at the Center because he worked hard at it but never seemed to let it overwhelm him. He always had a smile and the time to ask you how things were going. Eager to work with others to build consensus on issues, we think he saw that what we do is more important than who is doing it. He challenged us to lay out our goals and do our best to achieve them. He always seemed to want to find the good in the world. He certainly enjoyed a good laugh, even when he was the center of the joke or mishap. Our deepest sympathies for your loss; however, know that his life touch many and remains with us always. Annie and Alan Allert
Dear Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss, but know that God is with you. Bill and I had many good times together for many years, both at work and in the outdoors. Bill was one of my first employees at Columbia, he was definitely one of the best, and always cheerful and smiling. I know he will be missed by everyone.
Jane, you have my greatest sympathy in these difficult times and if there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me.