Mick (Harold) M. Macken
Thursday, January 4, 1940
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Age:
78 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday October 30, 2018
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Tuesday October 30, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Thursday, January 4, 1940
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Age:
78 years old
Thursday, January 4, 1940
Date of Death:
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Age:
78 years old
Mick (Harold) M. Macken
Harold Michael Macken, 78, of Rochester, passed away on October 24, 2018 of natural causes at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Mick was born on January 4, 1940 in Rochester to Harold and Janice (Pinkham) Macken, the oldest of three children. Mick married Carole Fenske in 1961. They were later divorced. In 1995, Mick married Starr Sawyer Darst on St. Patrick’s day in Stewartville, MN. Mick graduated from Rochester High School in 1958.
He was a plumber by trade for over 40 years. No one could dig a finer trench! He loved his job and took great pride in his work. Every year there were great treasured treks to Canada to fish and hunt at the cabins with friends and family. Many wonderful memories were made there. Mick loved to hunt raccoon, deer, and many other animals. He had a great love for his hounds. As he grew older, the thrill of the hunt became more important than taking game for Mick. Most of all, he enjoyed raising homing pigeons. Mick and his best friend Gene Schueller walked the road daily for years, solving the world’s problems. Family meant more than anything. Watching grandchildren grow to become wonderful adults while trying to give advice on how to be a good person and do the right things in life was his passion. Great-grandchildren were a joy. When he was gruff, Madison would say “Grandpa, do you need a hug?” Memories include granddaughter, Taylor baking goodies and Sydney taking orders from him. He enjoyed hunting with grandsons, Joe and Michael and watching Emily, Brian and Sam play sports. He was very proud of his children. His most memorable saying was “Ya…got a minute… let me tell you a story”. And leave a story he did. He was a dear sweet man and we’ll all miss and remember Mick Macken.
He is survived by his wife, Starr of Rochester; his children, Michael (Becky) Macken, Molly (Mark) Williamson, and Martha (Brian) Elliott all of Rochester; his step-children, Paige Kenney of Rochester, Melody (Mitchell) Johnson of Kansas, and Sam (Sherri) Darst of Rochester; his brother, Pat (Sharon) Macken of Rochester; his nephew, Jason (Heather) Sawyer of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren, Mike (Shannon), Emily and Brian Williamson, Samantha and Joe Macken, Sydney and Taylor Elliott, Ashley (Eric) Nierman, Amber Pritchett, Chelsea and Charity Darst, and Georgie Johnson; and two great-granddaughters, Madison and Willow Nierman.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Susan Starkson.
The memorial service for Mick will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel prior to the service.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
Condolences
The family of Mick (Harold) M. Macken has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Hugs and prayers,
Shelly Rosenblad
Dear Macken Family,
I always enjoyed my conversations with Mick. He was a lot of fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Knoepke Family - Tom, Shannon, Jackson & Jayson
My husband Bill and I are cousins of Micks from Boulder, Co, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his family and will always remember the good times we all had growing up. With each other.
Mike, Molly, Martha,
I'm sorry for your loss. Mick was a very good man. He always treated me with respect, and made me feel welcomed. Weather it was in his house, hunting, or at a sports event. I smile thinking on what we may have put him thru during those High School years. Once again my condolences.
Tim Kocer
Dear Macken Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mick. He was my godfather. Although I haven’t seen him in several years, it was very special knowing he was my godfather. My mom (Marilou Brown) had such a strong cousin bond with Mickey and she told me she couldn’t think of a better person to be my godfather. Sending you love and prayers.
Starr & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mick was a such a genuine person with a heart of gold. He holds a dear place in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Dear Martha and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your Father. Keep your precious memories close to your heart and know that we care!
Our Sincere Sympathy,
Jim and Gaylene Ryan
Dear Macken Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart grew heavy when I learned of Mick's passing. Wonderful memories came flooding into my head. He helped teach me to be a better outdoorsman and person through his lessons regarding hunting, fishing, dogs or how to mature as a man. It was such a pleasure to get reacquainted with Mick a few years ago and as always I enjoyed our talks and his stories. He was one of my favorites and he will be missed.
With my most sincere sympathy to all,
Tom
Mike and Becky, very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Mick. He was quite a character !
Sorry about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dale and JoAnn Eidem