Milford Mackey

Milford "Miff" Mackey, age 83, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg. He was born on January 3, 1930, in Boone Iowa to Clark and Alma (Manny) Mackey. Miff received his education from the Stanhope School where he graduated with the class of 1948. After graduation, Miff furthered his education in meat cutting/ butchers training; beef selector training then he went to field representative training for Super Valu Stores. On March 29, 1952, Miff was united in marriage to Margaret Kilbourn at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines. From 1968 to 1988, Miff owned and operated Mackeys Super Valu in Guttenberg. While running the store Miff also pursued his love for farming in the rural Guttenberg area. When he wasnt working, Miff enjoyed boating, fishing, playing pool, cards and collecting coins. For 20 years, Miff was a member of the National Guard with the 554th Field Artillery Battalion as a Battery Commander. Miff is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; four children, Mary (Stephen) Willett of Guttenberg IA, & Phillips, Wis, David Mackey of St. Paul MN, Donald (Carole) of Spokane WA and Dale Mackey of Scarborough ME; grandchildren, Nicole Moser of Madison, Megan (Jeff) Eisel of Dubuque, Philip & Paul Mackey of Scarborough ME, Erika Willett (Scott McLaughlin), Bryce (April) Willett, Fran (Melissa) Moser, Jody (Joe) May; great grandchildren, Estella Rose Eisel, Sophia Diane Willett, Logan McLaughlin, Jacqueline, Dean & Francesca Moser, Cabot and James May; brother, Eugene Mackey of Boone, IA; nieces and nephews, Judy Salier, Jimmy (Jean) Toillion, John (Diane) Toillion, Jane (J.R.) Brown, Gary (Pat) Mackey, LaDonna (Dave) Osborn and Dan Mackey. Miff was preceded in death by his parents, aunt, Margaret Mackey, uncle; Jim Mackey; in laws, Rev Albert (Jessie) Kilbourn, Donna Mackey, Jim & Alberta Toillion, Bill (Mary Lou) Perrenoud and Dorothy Kilbourn.In Lieu of flowers and all styles of sympathy, memorials should be sent to "The WAVE of the Future" fundraising campaign for the Guttenberg Swimming Pool. Contributions can be mailed to 502 S. 1st St Guttenberg IA 52052.Visitation: Sunday 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. January 05, 2014 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, IowaFuneral Service: Monday 10:00 A.M. January 06, 2014 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, IowaGraveside Service: Monday 12:00 P.M. January 06, 2014 at Bethel Cemetery rural Osterdock IowaInterment: Bethel Cemetery Rural Osterdock Service Information A service summary is not available