Joe F. Mach

Joe F. Mach, age 82, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020 Providence Hospice Place in Waco. Mr. Mach will lie-in-state Wednesday from 12 Noon until 5:00 p.m., followed by a Private Rosary. Private Graveside Services will be held Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Rev. Albert Ruiz officiating. LIVE STREAM Joe was born September 14, 1937 on a farm in Penelope, the son of Joe W. and Mary (Helona) Mach. He was a 1955 graduate of Abbott High School. Joe was a mechanic and marksman with the United States Army during the Korean War. On April 15, 1961 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Lillian Svrcek in West. Joe was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead. He was also a member of K.J.T. Society #107 of Abbott and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. He and Lillian delivered Meals on Wheels for many years and they were honored for their dedicated service. He started as a farmer then worked for the Texas Highway Department before becoming the service manager for Darr Equipment Company in Waco for 40 years. He was born a farmer and died a farmer. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and was known as a great teacher to all of his family. He loved meals of venison with garden fresh vegetables during family get together's. He was always in search of the next best BBQ meal and looked forward to visiting with his past co-workers at the Golden Corral. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Mach. Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years, Lillian Mach of Lacy Lakeview; his children, Gary J. Mach and wife Dierdre of Abbott and Annette Mach of Crawford; brothers, Milford Mach and Robert Mach and wife Annie; a sister, Nancy Shaffer and husband David; his grandchildren, Amber Mach, Amanda Mach, Raegan Mach, SPC/Specialist Matthew J. Mach and wife Kayla, and Christie Gilliam and husband Brent; two great grandsons, Rhydder and Brock; close family friends, David and Brenda Esquivel and their children, Breyda, Ashley, Henry and Caylee; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels in Waco.