Willard A. “Bill” Maki
Willard Arthur “Bill” Maki, age 87, of Berlin, formerly of Waupaca, died peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin.
He was born January 24, 1938, in Ironwood, MI, the son of Arvid and Mary Barton Maki. Bill attended high school in West Allis. On September 20, 1958, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Mueller in Waukesha.
Bill was a head custodian for Wautoma Schools, plus did maintenance and yard work at American Baptist Assembly (ABA) in Green Lake. He enjoyed traveling, classic cars and watching car shows, including NASCAR. Alongside of him were his two favorite canine companions, Buddy, his little black Poodle and Lady, his black Labrador.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Debbie Ann (Dave) Knutson; sons, Kenneth (Lily) Maki and Matthew (April) Maki; eight grandsons; three granddaughters; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his two grandsons, Lee Knutson and Caleb Johnson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barbola Funeral Chapel in Berlin. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail to Willard Maki, c/o Barbola Funeral Chapel, PO Box 201, Berlin, WI 54923.
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