Mack “Bim” Velthouse

Published 5:04 pm Wednesday, March 19, 2025

July 27, 1959 – March 14, 2025

Mack “Bim” Lyon Velthouse, 65, of Centreville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2025 at his residence.

The family will receive guests from 1:00 P.M. until the Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 25th, at First Christian Church, 201 Oak St., Dowagiac. Pastor Rick Romeo will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com.

Mack was born July 27, 1959 in Dowagiac, MI and raised by his loving parents – Susan “Suzy” (Moon) Krueger and Jerry Krueger. He graduated from Marcellus High School and went on to serve as Military Police in the Army.

Mack will be missed by his parents – Suzy and Jerry Krueger; sister – Kelly (Donnie) Mack; 2 nieces – Heather (Brandon) Rigby and Jenna (Ben) Anderson; and grandnephews – Aaron Anderson, Seth Anderson, Anze Rigby and Ollie Rigby.

Mack will be remembered as a man of faith leading family prayer as well as, participating in the Men’ s Fellowship Program at First Christian Church. Mack was a proud veteran and a hard working man. He loved his dogs and when not at his place of work, American Axel, his favorite times were spent with them and his family.