Claude Honore' Mestack, 85 years old of Bad Axe, Michigan, passed away on February 1, 2024, due to pulmonary heart valve failure.

Claude was born November 28, 1938 to the late Gaston and Raymonde Mestack in France. After WWII, his parents began the process of moving to America. Claude became a United States Citizen in 1957. After graduating from Central Michigan University in 1961, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Claude began his career of teaching music and history. Claude met and fell in love with Margo while in college. They were married on January 30, 1960. Claude and Margo have resided in Bad Axe since 1969. Claude worked for the Bad Axe Public School system until his retirement in 2001.

Claude and Margo enjoyed their retirement years traveling to many countries and states as well as visiting their children and grandchildren. Claude continued to remain active in the community playing his tenor saxophone, giving private music lessons, judging recitals, and performing at many venues, including festivals, retirement homes and church events.

Claude is survived by his wife, Margo; his children Jeffrey (Tammie Teton), and James (Charlene); 4 grandchildren, Ashkia (Ed) Campbell, Cory, Bryan and Stephanie; and one great grandchild, Vexley Campbell.

The family requests that donations/ memorials in his name be made to Bad Axe Public School Band department to aid in providing instruments to students.

A ceremony of life for the community will be held at Bad Axe First United Methodist church on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Tim Callow officiating. Claude's "Blue Notes Band" members will also be performing at this time.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of service.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com