William Gary Wack, Age 84, died in his sleep on the morning of December 22, 2021 at Hackettstown Hospital. He was admitted with double pneumonia several days before and was responding well to treatment but ultimately it was his time to go home with God and he passed in his sleep peacefully.

William Gary was born on February 24, 1937. William Gary was a resident of Hackettstown, NJ at the time of his passing. He grew up in Ledgewood, NJ. He was a member of Ledgewood Baptist Church most of his life. He graduated from Roxbury High School and went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ. He joined the army in 1960 with an honorable discharge after 2 years, he served proudly for his country that he loved.

William Gary was happily married to Marlene Miklaw in 1969. They first met at Ledgewood church when a light came in thru the window, landed on her head, and he thought “I’m gonna marry that girl” He didn’t even see her face yet. After 4 years of knowing her he realized she was his soul mate and partner in life. They were married for 52 years at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife Marlene, His son Gary Brian Wack of East Stroudsburg PA, His son Michael William Wack and daughter-in-law Chrystal DePasquele Wack of Hackettstown NJ, His daughter Jill Kathlene Kalenak, son-in-law Joseph Kalenak and grandson Kaleb Lucas Kalenak of Hackettstown, NJ.

He was proceeded in death by his father Harry Everett, his mother Sarah Edna and his brother Russell.

He loved his family and spending time with his wife, kids and grandson. William Gary was an active go-getter. Always caring for his yard to keep it beautiful, took the time to watch sweet romance movies with his wife and when he was alone he loved those military documentaries. He Loved baseball since he was a kid, Watching it was a treat, he also enjoyed football season too. William Gary always kept the family together and kept his house in order. He was a wonderful father, loving husband and an amazing grandfather. He touched many lives with his love and generosity. Every animal that came thru the house; dogs, cats, birds, hampsters, fish… he cared for ever living creature, even the outdoor ones. He had an “animal whisperer” touch with all of them. His physical presence on this earth will be greatly missed.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of William Gary Wack at Cochran Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 located at 905 High Street (Rt 517) in Hackettstown. Viewing is at 10am to 12pm, Ministry service will be at noon, Following service will be at the Stanhope Union Cemetery on Love Lane tentatively at 1pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association.