Darin Gerard Macke, 55, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2021. He was the son of Eugene and Elizabeth Macke, born on June 1, 1965 in Batesville. He was a 1983 graduate of Batesville High School.
He worked for Forethought Group, OSL, and Classic Medicab. He was a previous member of Jaycees in Batesville.
Darin loved to spend time with his family and pets. He enjoyed Indy and Nascar races. He was a train and Aviation enthusiast, loved Trivia, flying model planes and spending time at the Outer Banks.
Left to cherish his memory is his Wife, Kathy Macke; son, Jacob Macke; Mother, Elizabeth Macke, Brothers, Stephen (Donna) Macke and Kevin (Kristy) Macke and; Nieces and Nephews, Kate Acra, Brant Acra, Lily Acra, Daniel Hollin, Kelsey (Will) Ollier, Kollin (Olivia) Macke, Karson Macke, Kaitlynn (Kyle) Linville, and Tyler (Vanessa) Macke; Great Nephews, Michael Linville, Gavin Linville, and Leo Macke; Mother-in-Law, Mary Hollin; Sister-in-Law, Natalie (Todd) Acra; Brother in Law, Dan Hollin; Best Friend, Greg Schrader; and beloved pets, Maggie, Oscar, Sam and Sophie.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Eugene Macke; Father-in-Law, Joe Hollin; Paul Hartman (Bonus Father); and Grandparents, Leo and Hedwig Macke and Clarence and Rose Roell.
A Rosary will be prayed at 2:00 pm with the Funeral Service immediately following on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. All will be broadcast on the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home Facebook Page. A visitation will follow the Funeral from 3:30 until 5:30 pm. All visitors will have to wear a mask and observe social distancing, all public visitation guidelines are subject to change based on current Board of Health restrictions. Father Stan Pondo will be officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to The Ripley County Humane Society. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com
