William F. Maycunich

William F. Maycunich, 83, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. William was born June 8, 1936 in Escanaba, MI, son of the late Frank and Theresa (Valich) Maycunich. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Escanaba in 1954 and went on to attend St. Norbert’s College. He married Therese Negilski on Oct. 3, 1959 at Sacred Heart Church in Munising, MI. Bill was a Conservation Officer with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for over 30 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Chapter 16 State Employee Retirees Association (SERA) and Immaculate Conception Church. While working for the DNR, Bill met so many wonderful people in the woods as well as in the community. His approach was to treat everyone with respect and fairness. He gave back to the community by providing the less fortunate with game and fish so they were able to enjoy a good meal. On some occasions young deer fawns or cub bears would be delivered to our home by concerned citizens. Some of those animals Bill delivered to the Iron Mountain City Park for all to enjoy. Through school camp programs Bill enjoyed teaching the youth of our community the importance of hunter safety, as well as providing shooting demonstrations, slicing playing cards in half. William was an avid reader and Detroit Lions fan as well as enduring many early morning wakeup calls, all day outings and late night excursions with all his kids whether it was hunting, fishing, sporting events, traveling, school functions, fish fries, and family get-togethers. He also enjoyed all of the affection the families' pets brought to him. Bill is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Therese; his children, Donna (Rick) Kustic of California, Karen (David) Derwinski of Iron Mountain, Steven Maycunich of Iron Mountain, Paul (Jodi) Maycunich of Kingsford, and Susan Maycunich (Rob Erieau and son, Ashton Dolgner-Erieau) of Niagara; grandchildren, Nicole and Richard Kustic, Steve, Dan and Kelly Derwinski, Ben, Nick, and Samantha Maycunich, and Lexi Maycunich; sisters, Veronica Frye, Anna Wahlstrom, and Rose Rogers; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Veronica Negilski; brothers, Steve, John and Ken Maycunich; and sisters, Mary Brown, Frances Newhouser, Kate Marquette and Ruby Walsh. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, with an Honor detail by Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division. A Memorial Mass will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Msgr. James Kaczmarek will officiate. Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Immaculate Conception Church, Iron Mountain, or to a favorite charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family of William F. Maycunich online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

William F. Maycunich

June 8, 1936 - October 27, 2019