Paul Eugene Mauck

Paul Eugene Mauck, age 98, died peacefully at his home in New Market, VA on December 30, 2024. He was born in Manassas, VA on November 22, 1926. He was the sixth of seven children born to James Ernest and Una May Harpine Mauck. While attending Osbourn High School, he was drafted into WWII on June 21, 1945 and stationed in Iceland assigned to the 1386th AAF Base Unit. He was once asked what he did while in Iceland and replied, “whatever they told me too…oh, and they took out my tonsils.” The base there housed a hospital and a supply station. Paul worked as a Guard Patrolman, drove supply trucks and chauffeured officers. He worked in the exchange and the mess… whatever they told him to. He even remembered his army serial number. Paul was discharged December 18, 1946 and returned to Manassas enrolled back in Osbourn to receive his diploma. Upon graduation, Paul went to work for Columbia Gas. When asked Paul, what did you do there? His reply – laughing – “Whatever they told me to. Mostly meter reading, helping with installs.” He and three other gentlemen had to push the office safe down Center Street when the office moved from down near the Journal Messenger to an office at the other end. It weighed a ton and took all day. Paul retired at the age of 55 in 1981 and moved to the Shenandoah Valley. He loved the mountains and hiking, and if the weather cooperated walked every day he could. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and sometimes hunter. Paul had two hip replacements, contracted Covid in July of 2021, and had a stroke in January 2024. After each incident, he worked to regain his strength and was able to walk around his home. Unfortunately, he did require 24\7 home care. He would get upset if family members hid his cane and wanted him to use a walker on wobbly days. Paul wanted to stay and die in his home – the family’s promise to him… “whatever Paul wants.” Paul is survived by nephews, Lee Mauck, Bob Mauck, Ronnie Mauck, Donnie Mauck, and Jim Mauck. His nieces are Maryanne Murphy, Sharon Bishop, Janet Smith, Darlene Hawkins, and Betty Carter, and he also leaves behind numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces. To all who knew him, he was surrogate grandpa, favorite uncle, and a blessing as a friend. Family and friends will gather for a visitation at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas on January 11, 2025 beginning at 10:30 AM, with a funeral service to start at 12:30 PM, followed by interment at Stonewall Memory Gardens.

Paul Eugene Mauck

November 22, 1926 - December 30, 2024