Gerald Macki

November 26, 1939 - November 26, 2013

Gerald "Jerry" Macki , 74, of Crystal Falls, passed away on November 26, 2013 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Jerry was born on May 27, 1939 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Eino and Eva Macki. He was raised in this area and was a 1957 graduate of Iron Mountain High School. Immediately after graduation he joined the United States Navy and served overseas for four years. Jerry was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1961. After returning from his military service, he went to work for Harris Bank in Chicago. He worked in various areas of Banking for Harris until his retirement in 1992. After his retirement, Jerry moved back to Crystal Falls. He loved professional sports and was an avid sports fan (Lions,Tigers and Cubs). Jerry was a member of the Sagola Twp. Sportsmans Club and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his children, Mary (Frank) Gasparetti of Dyer, IN, Karen (Mike) Phillips of New Lenox, IL and Mike (Deborah) Macki of St. John, IN; grandchildren, Frankie and Nick Gasparetti, Michael and Scott Phillips, Joshua and Kaitlyn Macki. Jerry was preceded in death by a sister, Mariann Macki and a brother, David Macki. A gathering in his memory with family and friends will take place from 3:00-6:00pm Saturday, Nov. 30th at the Ace of Clubs in Sagola. Condolences to the family of Gerald Macki may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.