Mack H. Jenkins

Mack H. Jenkins, born on February 19, 1946 to Jeanette Sebald Jenkins and Harry M. Jenkins, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sarah Jenkins; and daughter, Laura Vines.

Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean W. Jenkins, whom he affectionately called "My Honey''; sister, Susan G. Selcke; nieces, Dr. Gretchen S. Selcke and Patricia S. Grad (Ben); great-nieces; and great-nephew.

Mack was the quintessential outdoorsman. His love of nature permeated all the events of his life. Enjoying the outdoors constant in everything he did from his formal education, to his career, and included his friends and family. lt was a driving force and guiding passion. He received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Montana and a Master's degree from Yale University, both in Forestry.

Mack began his professional career at the Anaconda Copper Company in Missoula, Montana. This led to a successful start with U.S. Steel for several years before starting his own company, Spanish Prime, with his business partner, Richard Anderson. Mack made sure to assign himself most of the outdoor tasks while trusting his partner Richard to perform the important tasks of public relations.

Mack enjoyed the outdoors especially in his leisure time and generated many fond memories at Fox River Hunting and Fishing Club, in Wisconsin where he was affectionately named the "Porch Chairman" at the 2022 annual meeting.

His love of hunting and fishing was not limited to the United States, but extended to exploring other countries such as England, Spain, Uruguay, Africa, Argentina and Labrador, Canada. San Huberto Lodge in Jinin de los Andes, Patagonia became a favorite. He spent over 20 years fishing those rivers.

As a hunter, primarily of birds, and an accomplished fly fisherman, preservation of land and species was always on his mind. He joined the Presidential Council of Ducks Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy to work with like-minded individuals to accomplish his goals of leaving a legacy for future generations.

Mack never forgot his friends and family in his endeavors and loved including them in the fun and festivities at his Crystal Lake home in Wautoma, Wisconsin. lt was a common theme for Mack to include others in his life starting from his membership in Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity to his current participation with Palmer/Reynolds small group at Hunter Street Baptist Church. To know Mack Jenkins was to engage in the natural wonders of the world and enjoy his natural jovial amiability. He was a blessing to many and he will be missed.

A Celebration of Mack's Life will be held at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama on Thursday, June 12, 2025 with visitation from 10-11 a.m. The service will begin at 11 a.m. with a reception at the church to follow.

ln lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hunter Street Baptist Church, 2600 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244 or to the Fox River Hunting and Fishing Club, c/o Robert Rubin, 283 Current Court, Omro, WI 54963.