Macklyn William Kasmiroski, Jr. was born to Macklyn William Kasmiroski, Sr. and Verna Stoviak on February 17, 1931. He served four years in the U.S. Marines, including one year in Korea during that conflict. William married Barbara Toney on June 28, 1953. He retired from General Tire and Rubber Company.
William served as Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Post Advisor and Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. He received many awards, including the Silver Beaver Award. He was a Four Bead Director and Legacy Award recipient of Woodbadge. He served 30+ years in the H.O.T. Council B.S.A He was a "Nut". He trained and mentored many boys and adults.
William was a Lay Preacher in the church of Christ for over 35 years.
Macklyn William Kasmiroski, Jr. died August 14, 2012 at home. He was 81. Christian and military honors will be bestowed on him on August 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Cobb Cemetery in Groesbeck, Texas.
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One of the Scout Leaders that had a great influence on me. I was on one of his many Woodbadge courses. I still use many skills learned from him in my roll as Scoutmaster now. He is will the Camp Tahuaya gang, listening to jokes from Noah, stories from Bill and being pranked by Jack. God love them all!!!
Barbara, We are praying for you & your family that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Kas was a true Scouter. We served together for years on HOT Council Executive & Advisory boards where Kas was very influential in HOT Scouting. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace My Friend.
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Dear Barbara and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know ‘Kas" was a
wonderful person. We love you all.
Kathryn % Wyman Harriman and Parmley family.
This area lost a Scouting GIANT with the passing of M.W. (Mighty Wicked). He was the "rock"which the volunteers in the old Heart O’ Texas Council relied upon for his wisdom and counsel in all things "Scouting", especially Woodbadge and the OA. Loved by all, he will be truly missed. They don’t make them like M.W. anymore. Rest in peace, sir! You will never be forgotten!
Peace and comfort upon his family during this difficult time.
We will miss you Kas. Thanks for the Wood Badge course. May he Lord find you Most Wonderful.
Mike Nolen & Family
I graduated with "Kaz" in 1948. He and his family lived down the block from us. So sorry for your loss.Minta Mae Sherill McCauley
Barbara and Family,we were saddened to learn today of Kas’s homegoing. We were pleased to read of the impact that Kas had on so many through his intense involvement in Scouting and also his sharing Christ as a lay preacher in the Church of Christ. We are remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With our love, Tomi & Joe Lenamon
There is a large hole in Scouting now in the Waco area, due to the loss of a man whom represented the very best in what scouting was all about. Our deepest sympathy to his family.