Gerald A. Maki's Obituary
Gerald A. Maki, age 70 of Watton, MI was called into God’s heavenly kingdom on May 20, 2026, following his courageous battle with cancer.
“Gerry” was born on August 11, 1955, the son of the late Dave and Julia Maki. He attended the local Covington Schools and then graduated from L’Anse High School in 1973. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing golf as well as softball with his local team the “PAC”.
After graduation, he worked for the local sawmill for a time and then found employment at the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company working at the Republic, Empire, and Tilden Mines for 30 years.
Gerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, bicycling, hiking, and exploring all of nature’s beauty. He also enjoyed local history as well as coin collecting. He was a hard worker and was always willing to help anyone in need. A quiet and humble man with a deep and abiding faith in God, always thankful for the many blessings that he received in his life.
Gerry is survived by his brothers, David (Laurice) Maki of Sturtevant, WI, Clyde (Sandy) Maki of Alpha, MI, Robert Maki of Watton, MI as well as his sisters, Shirley (Mike) Howard of Keenesburg, CO, Judy Timm of Sarasota, Fl, and Karen (Greg) Lazzari of Watton, MI. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Stuart Delene of Watton, MI and numerous nephews and nieces.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Dave and Julia Maki, sister Leona Delene and brother-in-law, Dennis Timm.
A funeral service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Covington, MI on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Bender officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the funeral service, interment will take place in the Covington Cemetery. Fellowship and a luncheon will be held in the church hall following the interment.
Memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army in Hancock, MI or the Trinity Lutheran Church in Covington.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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