In loving memory of
Harry Lewis Mauch
June 2, 1956 - November 30, 2024
Klamath Falls, OR | #22
A devoted family man, coach, and entrepreneur, Harry Mauch lived with unwavering faith, a passion for sports, and a heart full of generosity, leaving a legacy that will inspire for generations.
MATTHEW 17:20
"Because of your little faith, for truly I say to you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you"
*One of Harry's favorite verses.
A Life Well-Lived
HARRY LEWIS MAUCH
Born June 2, 1956 - November 30, 2024
Harry Lewis Mauch, born June 2, 1956, to Harry and Fonda Mauch in Klamath Falls, Oregon, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous 16-month battle with stage IV Glioblastoma cancer. He was 68 years old.
Harry’s love for sports was a cornerstone of his life. From his early days as a three-sport athlete at Sacred Heart Academy, where he also served as homecoming king, to his professional baseball career—first with the Seattle Mariners and later with the Oakland Athletics—sports were a constant thread that ran through every aspect of his life. Harry was selected to the Team USA Baseball team, a testament to his dedication and skill. Throughout his life, he approached every challenge, whether in business or personal life, with the mentality of a coach—focused, disciplined, and always striving for the win.
For over 50 years, Harry poured his heart into coaching youth baseball in Klamath Falls. He didn’t just teach the game; he mentored young athletes, helping them develop not only their skills but their character. His impact went beyond the baseball field. He believed that sports were a powerful way to teach valuable life lessons—teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of supporting others. His work at Kiger Stadium, where he personally funded the current scoreboard, and his constant support of local sports programs were a testament to his unwavering commitment to youth athletics. In 2023, the City of Klamath Falls honored Harry’s lasting impact on sports in the community by naming a street after him—Harry Mauch Way, which serves as the entrance to Steen's Sports Complex. This recognition reflects the deep, lasting influence he had on the local sports scene.
Harry was also a successful entrepreneur. For the past 35 years, he and his wife, Carol, founded and operated Party Time Enterprise, a business that provided party and event equipment rentals to the community. In 1993, Harry went on to establish Power Pac Rental & Sales, where he built a reputation for providing top-notch equipment and services. His entrepreneurial spirit was a reflection of his strong work ethic and his desire to make a lasting impact on his community.
Beyond his professional and athletic pursuits, Harry was deeply devoted to his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife of 47 years, Carol, and their children and grandchildren. Harry’s legacy as a father and grandfather was one of love, guidance, and deep pride.
Harry's kindness and generosity were boundless. He would often go out of his way to help those in need. His family recently discovered that for many years he had financially supported families during the Christmas season anonymously. This spirit of giving extended to his work in the community, where he helped fund local projects and supported youth programs. In his final months, he found a renewed sense of purpose in his faith, helping others find their way to Jesus.
Whether he was battling the "rodents" (deer) that threatened his prized landscaping, showing off his classic cars at car shows, or coaching the next generation, Harry lived with a passion that was contagious. His selflessness, work ethic, and sense of humor will be missed, but his legacy of love, laughter, and service to others will endure.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons Jeff (Booie), Trevor (Carly), and Kyle (Cavanaugh); grandchildren Mya, Koy, McKinley, Colton, and Sidney; and siblings Leah McGregor (Jim Keltner), Dorinda Goddard (Loren), David Mauch (Jackie), Janine Roche (John), and Doug Mauch. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Fonda Mauch, and brothers Jeff and Steve.
A memorial service will be held at New Horizons Christian Fellowship, 1909 Homedale Rd., Klamath Falls, Oregon, on December 21, 2024, at 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider finding and helping a family in need this Christmas. The Mauchs would like to challenge you to join them in doing the same as a new Christmas tradition in hopes of not letting Harry’s light of generosity extinguish.
Alternatively, donations are welcomed to Klamath Hospice in Harry’s memory: https://www.klamathhospice.org/donate
Harry’s light will continue to shine in the hearts of all who knew him. His love for family, his passion for sports, and his unwavering generosity have left a lasting mark on the world.
In Loving Memory
HARRY'S JOURNEY
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What an honor to have known Harry!!! Truly a great human in all aspects!! Had the experience of having Harry coach my son in little league. Harry taught more than baseball he taught life and respect for others. He was one of the most generous people I have known. Remember working on Babe Ruth fields and needing equipment. Harry always came thru no questions asked!!! RIP Harry you are loved and missed my friend!!!
At the end of November, my hero passed away.
Harry Mauch is and will always be my hero.
As life moves forward, I realize how lucky I was to have Harry in my life. He believed in me and I am eternally grateful God put him in my path.
Growing up with without a father, I was blessed to have Harry enter my life at 13. A true male role model. As my Klamath Falls friends may remember, in 2001, the two Babe Ruth baseball leagues were combined into one Klamath Falls team. After the first season of games, I was the only player from the city little league to join 14 other players from the south suburban little league on the first Klamath Falls all star baseball team. Harry saw the potential in me and made me an all star, a title at 13, you can only imagine.
That’s also when my best friend, Kyle, his son, came into my life.
Harry validated in the team a belief that with hard work, grit and determination, all things are possible. He also taught us that while the team across the diamond may be bigger, “we all put our pants on the same way.”
No matter the competition, if we did what we prepared to do, we were going to win.
These were formative competitive lessons to learn as a teenager.
I took these lessons from baseball and used them in life. As a first generation college student, Harry’s lessons of hard work, determination and grit would inspire and drive change. I did that, with Harry’s voice in my head.
Klamath Falls has always been known for its toughness. But what people forget is its ability to give and give back disproportionately. Harry exemplified that.
Growing up, grandma Bunny didn’t have the funds to buy me a baseball bat. So when our summer team won a baseball tournament in Central Point, the team won a new bat. At an end of year banquet, the bat was to be raffled off. As the only player without his own bat, I hoped my 1 in 15 chance would land my way. The rest of the team’s parents (and I suspect led by Harry) conducted a raffle and picked the only player without his own bat, me. I was very happy. That’s love. That’s Klamath. That was Harry.
Over time, I realized, it wasn’t the bat that I won that season, but it was the brotherhood, family and life long connection I won. Thank you Harry and team for believing in me.
Over the years, Harry was a resource of advice and guidance when I needed it. His love and commitment was authentic and sincere. I’m lucky to have had him in my life.
I share this all because his generosity knew no bounds. Many people in the Klamath Falls community benefited from Harry whether they knew it or not.
While we say farewell to his physical being, his spirit of confidence, savviness and toughness lives on in our hearts.
Thank you for being a part of my life, Harry. And thank you Carol, Jeff, Trevor and Kyle for sharing him so generously with us all.
And coach Mauch, now that you’re in heaven, hopefully Jesus has told you that in fact I did not ignore your third base coach sign to bunt, but that I simply did not see it!… Until we meet again coach Mauch.
We first met Harry and Carol when we sold "Annie" (1957 T-Bird) to them. They were celebrating their wedding anniversary here in Florence when they saw a for sale sign on "Annie". They decided they wanted her. Harry walked into our house and proceeded to dump a mound of cash on the kitchen counter! He said, "I always wanted to do that!" Needless to say, it was an impressive sight! Who knew selling "Annie" would be the beginning of a wonderful friendship! We enjoyed every time we got together with Harry and Carol ❤️. We were camping with Harry and Carol up at Diamond Lake in August of 2023. We knew Harry wasn't feeling well, but he wouldn't cancel the trip. He didn't want to disappoint us. Little did we know how truly sick he was. Harry put on a stoic front for us, and more importantly, his grandkids who came up to spend the day with all of us. It was an amazing trip! I told them how blessed they were to have a DIL like Carly. As busy as Carly is with the kids, and their schedules, she still made time to drive up for the day! We all had so much fun, even when Grandpa almost took out the dock with the boat he had rented! We had a lot of laughs after Grandpa safelydocked the boat! We will remember that adventure forever! The next day, Harry, Carol, Buck and I had lunch. During lunch we were discussing believing in God. My husband, Buck, told Harry he wasn't sure. Well, Harry's words and how he explained it to Buck touched him like never before ~ It was an amazing moment! Well, we said our goodbyes and within an hour and a half Harry was unconscious and being flown to Bend! Needless to say, God is amazing and got them home safely!
Recently, Buck saw a picture of Harry having to be fed. Once, again, Buck started to question God about the suffering of his friend. Well, I shared this with Carol. She said, she hoped Harry's words weren't in vain! I immediately told Buck what Carol had said to me. Well, if you could have seen the look on Buck's face , I can truly say Harry's words were NOT in vain! Buck doesn't connect with a lot of people, but he really liked Harry and, more importantly, he respected him and his words! Thank you Harry!
We will miss you!
Love,
Buck & Karen Buckmaster
Harry was so fun to be around. He always had that darling smile on his face. Jerry and Harry both have the love of cars. They had some great times going to car shows ❤️. Jerry painted the first car that Harry bought. I was dating Jerry at the time and I was so blessed because that is when I first met Harry. The car turned out very nice even though there was a lot of playing around going on. Harry was so surprised. I think between all the laughing and good times this is where Harry developed a love for cars. He is a beautiful person inside and out. We will greatly miss him. Love, hugs and prayers to the family
Jerry and Debbie Pranghofer