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Donald 'Mac' Machacek

Donald “Mac” Machacek, 77, of Langdon, ND passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND.

Mac was born September 3, 1931 at Dresden, ND to Charles J. and Mary (Berger) Machacek.  He attended school at Dresden and went on to graduate high school from St. Alphonsus in Langdon, ND.  In 1951 Mac entered the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1953. After his service Mac married Betsy Hallgrimson at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, ND on October 19, 1957.  The couple then resided in Devils Lake, ND for a short time before moving to the family farm near Dresden in 1958. 

Mac was a member of the American Legion, Elks Club, and the Eagles Club.  He was involved with the American Legion Baseball for a number of years.

Mac is survived by his wife, Betsy, children: Mary Dawn (Bill) Perius of Carrington, ND, Nancy (Jerry) Ratzlaff of Devils Lake, ND, Jeff (Pam) Machacek of Peoria, IL, Charlene (Joe) Binfet of Kent, WA, Jerry (Shelly) Machacek of Cologne, MN, John (Jeanine) of Fargo, ND; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; siblings:  Madeline Rohde of Langdon, Florence Davidson of Langdon, Mary (Tom) Mann of Langdon, Charles (Elaine) Machacek of Mesa, AZ, Lucille Domres of Mesa, AZ, Theresa Jurek of Duluth, MN, Jim (Marsha) Machacek of Pine River, MN as well as several nieces and nephews.He was preceded by his parents, infant son Joseph, and sister Lorraine Illerbrunn.

VISITATION will be held at the Brooks Funeral Home from 2-4pm and at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church from 6-7 pm in Langdon, ND on Friday, April 3, 2009.  Visitation will also be one hour prior to service.

PRAYER SERVICE will be held at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, ND at 7pm on Friday April 3, 2009.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church at 11 am on Saturday, April 4, 2009.

Condolences:

Betsy and Family. We are so sorry to hear about Mac, he will be sadly missed by his family & friends. Our thoughts asnd prayers are with you at this sad time. Bev & Jerry Domres

My symphathy to Mac Machacek family. May God Bless you inthis time of sorrow. Hi to Theresa. Joeleen Rose Kennedy

Betsy and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at your time of loss.

Randy Hill

so sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you in sorrow. If their is anything I can do, please call
sherry

 

Betsy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Love, Penny, Ray & Family

We are so sorry to hear about Mac, he will be sadly missed by his family & friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.I will always remember all the stories my Dad(Robert Weiner) would tell about the two guys during their outings.
Adam & Tanya Drake

Sorry to here of your loss will miss him he was alwas a joy to vist with greet all the family as we are still in Tx plan on leaving next week.

Iona & Allan DuBois

Dear Betsy and Family,
Sorry to hear about Mac. I didn't know he was ill.You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely,

Sharon Lorenz


The Nelson family sends their deepest sympathy to the Machacek family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Eileen, Tom, and Kathy Nelson

I am so very to hear of your great loss. May God guide you at this time and always. May He also give you great strength.
Marilyn Beaton

My condolences to the entire family. Spending time at your house throughout the years was always a great pleasure, thanks to Charlene having such wonderful parents. Some of my best hometown memories will always include Mac and Betsy. Love to you all. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers.
Darcy (McGauvran) McKnight

 

Betsy sorry to hear about Mac he was one of the mainstays of Langdon and he will be sorrowly missed by the old and young.

Richard and Bev
Sturlaugson

Hi, everyone. I was so sad to hear about Mac. I hope you are all doing well. Take care - Marie (Stremick) Hashaw

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