Donald McKay Mauck ’49

OWU Betas Don’s father Stanley R. ’16, brother Robert ’48] … The Rev. Donald Mauck, age 78, passed away September 2, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born September 3, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio. Formerly of Delaware, Ohio where, as a United Methodist minister, he was a member of the faculty at the United Methodist Seminary (1965-90). He taught church history, church administration, and established the drama program, directing, acting in and writing many of plays during his tenure. As a recent resident of Copeland Oaks Retirement Center in Sebring, Ohio, he hosted a monthly television program and volunteered in music, educational and drama activities. Rev. Mauck earned a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University; a Master of Divinity and PH.D from Boston University School of Theology, with graduate work in Switzerland and Scotland. As a United Methodist minister, Rev. Mauck served three United Methodist churches before joining the Seminary. Don’s life was full of interests, especially hakespeare, theater, opera, literature, history, sharing games and laughter, and travel. His enjoyment of life, commitment to justice and peace, service to others, hospitality, and a passion for people were shared with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris Hunter Mauck, 3 daughters, brother Robert, and many nieces and nephews.