Hugh Mauck,
longtime employee, dies

HENDERSON, Nevada—Hugh Mauck, 82, who worked for church headquarters in Pasadena from 1955 to 1977 and again from 1982 to 1990, died of heart problems in Henderson, Nov. 30.

He was born Feb. 16, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland. He served in the Army Air Force as an aviation cadet from 1944 to 1945.

During his time working for the church, Mr. Mauck served as circulation manager, founded the data processing and computer center, was an Ambassador College faculty member and was in charge of Educational Services for the Blind.

Mr. Mauck was baptized in 1953, and attended Ambassador College from 1954 to 1958, when he was one of 11 graduates. He was ordained an elder in 1989.

Mr. Mauck received a master’s degree in business administration in 1969 at age 50 from Pepperdine University, in Malibu, California. He received a doctor of philosophy degree in exegetical theology in 1993 at age 73 from Christian Bible College and Seminary in Independence, Missouri.

Ron Kelly, church controller, said: "Hugh Mauck set a fine example for hundreds of Ambassador College students. As an older, married student with business experience, Hugh served in the church offices as a supervisor over many younger students. His personal example and care were always appreciated. As the years went by, the Maucks always served the church with zeal and love."

Pastor General Joseph Tkach: "Hugh was always eager to seek the truth of a matter and share it with others in an inoffensive way."

Ken Peterson, Las Vegas pastor, said: "Gentleman with all the best that the word conveys, is a term that comes easily to mind in describing Hugh Mauck. Committed Christian is another one. He was committed to his Savior and his work through the WCG."

The funeral took place Dec. 4. David Wainwright, a retired elder in the Las Vegas church, officiated.

Mr. Mauck is survived by his wife, Joan; daughters Helen Farrell, Elizabeth Martin, Janice Strain and Melanie McAlister; 23 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.

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