Rometo "Rummy" Macias

Rometo George Macias, 101, of Singer Island Florida, born October 17, 1922, passed away Monday, May 27th 2024 in West Palm Beach after his family tucked him into bed. "Rummy", son of Manuel and Lupe Macias, proceeded by eight siblings, and loving Husband of Ruth Macias. He is survived by his sons, David of Prior Lake, MN, Brett of Naas Ireland, daughter Pam of Bonita Springs, FL, and granddaughter Ada Maxine.

After his phenomenal collegiate wrestling career which included two time Big Ten Champion for Iowa University, he began the MSU Wrestling program in 1950. For 38 years Rummy coached 93 All-Americans, 19 National Champions, inducted to 16 wrestling halls of fame, and inspired countless lives of people who went on to have successful lives. In 1988 he retired to Singer Island, FL where he took up playing and teaching golf. He gave lessons well into his 90's and recorded 14 hole-in-ones. Rummy's greatest joy was meeting his first grandchild, Ada at the young age of 99. He was a man who was larger than life, inspiring so many lives, enjoyed telling stories, and most of all he loved his family and friends. He will forever be loved as an adoring husband, coach, mentor, and friend who will be missed, and most of all remembered.

Funeral Mass will be 12:00pm Friday, June 7, 2024 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Mankato. Luncheon will follow mass celebrating Rummy's life. Visitation will be 4:00-6:30pm Thursday, June 6th at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue at 11:00am Friday at the church. Memorials may be directed toward the Minnesota State University, Mankato Wrestling Program. To view the service livestream, visit his obituary at www.mankatomortuary.com.