John W. Macksey, 78, passed away on February 22, 2011 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 23, 1933 to John and Dorothy (Jones) Macksey. John served in the Army Reserves as part of their Financial Corp. He was a Libbey High School graduate and also of the University of Toledo with a major in finance. During his life long career as a builder he owned many companies, including Diversified and Macksey Builders, which built many commercial buildings, homes and apartments in the Toledo area. Along with his business interests, he was a Life Master Bridge Player, a Scrabble enthusiast and an avid University of Michigan football fan. John also loved walking at area Metro Parks. John and his wife, Mona celebrated their 50th anniversary earlier this year. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and grandchildren. John is survived by his wife, Mona; children, Mark (Amber), Pamala Sullivan, Laura (Dean) Wyrick; grandchildren, Cameron, Katherine, Allison, Emily, Nicholas, Kyle, Rachel, Austin 'œBuddy'; sisters, Patricia Rhonehouse, Carol Macksey and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held at the Peinert Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Road, Waterville, Ohio on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private in Ft. Meig'™s Cemetery. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy in John'™s memory are asked to consider the Toledo Botanical Garden. Arrangements are being handled by Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, 419-698-4301