William "Bill" Maki

About Bill

William "Bill" Maki passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, Minnesota on November 11, 2024.

Born in Deer River, Minnesota in 1946 to Arnold and Irene Maki, the family moved to Good Hope Township in Michigan before returning to Minnesota to run the Four Corners Store south of Cromwell for many years.

Bill was married to Karen (Karki) and started a family that grew to include two boys, Todd and Chris and was a public school teacher first in Paynesville, Minnesota and then in Nevis, Minnesota. He was also the ranger at the Crow Wing Scout Reservation south of Nevis for many years.

Known as Mr. Maki to the students and teachers at the Nevis Public School and as Ranger Bill to scouts and staff at the Scout Camp he will be missed for his good sense of humor, his willingness to help other people at all times and for showing us the way to live a life of faith in the church.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert (Bob) Maki. He is survived by his wife Karen, his brother Charles (Charlie) and wife Pam Maki of Cromwell, Minnesota, son Todd and wife Amy Maki of Harris, Minnesota, son Chris and wife Stephanie Maki of Rapid City, South Dakota, grandchildren Ian, Sophia (Kindred), Kami and Wyatt, nieces and nephews Janelle, Cal, Heather and Scott and will be missed by family and friends alike.

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Funeral Services for Bill

November 23, 2024

Bethany Lutheran Church 100 3rd Ave, Nevis, MN 56467, USA

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Living Center Chapel in Park Rapids.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Funeral Home