William Macke

William John Macke of Solgohachia, AR went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born on February 19, 1931 in Bloomington, Wisconsin; a son of Earl and Mary "Mae" (Smith) Macke.

William or "Bill" was a resident of Solgohachia, AR for over 28 years. Bill was a veteran in the United States Army serving 8 years during the Korean War. He was a beef farmer all his life and took pride in his hard work. Bill appreciated a good home cooked meal, especially anything sweet. Bill and his wife Marilyn attended services at Solgohachia Baptist Church for many years. Bill was in his element at church and enjoyed fellowship. He was an exceptional grandfather and was a very selfless person. Bill will be missed fiercely and his memory will be treasured.

Bill is preceded in death by first wife: Carrie (Evie) Evelyn Langford; daughter: Tammy Lessard; parents: Earl and Mary Macke; brother: Gene Macke; sisters: Joanne Shepard, Margaret Chase.

Bill is survived by his wife; Marilyn Macke of 40 years; children: Lora Foss (Dennis) of Mattawan, Michigan, Joan LaRose (Mark) of Brookline, Missouri, Sandy Peterson (Bill) of Burlington, Wisconsin, William "Billy" Macke of Mt. Hope, Wisconsin, Mary Hampton (Dean) of Lancaster, Wisconsin, Tracy Ehde (Julia) of McGregor, Iowa, Cindy Waughtal (Jeff) Melrose, Wisconsin, Michael Ehde (Melinda) of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Vicky Hefner (Ron) of McGregor, Iowa, Debbie Hofhenke (Brian) of Ortonville, Minnesota; sister: Mary White of Dyersville, Iowa.

Services for Mr. Macke will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Bob Neal and Sons Chapel; now Union Missionary Baptist Church, #5 Bruce Street, Morrilton, AR 72110.

Service and arrangements are by Neal's Rosewood Funerals & Cremation 1715 E. Harding St. Morrilton, AR 72110. www.rosewoodcremation.com.