Scott Thomas Makela

Scott Makela Obituary

Makela, Scott Thomas 1963-2008. BAYSIDE, WI, age 45, of Bayside and Wakefield, MI, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, as a result of a snowmobile accident. Scott was born on Sept. 20, 1963, in Wakefield, son of Carl G. and the late Catherine M. (Gerovac) Makela. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1981. From 1981 until his death, Scott worked in Milwaukee as a construction superintendent. He was presently employed by CW Purpero Company. On Sept. 1, 2000, Scott married Nickole Spolarich. Together, they had two children, Alyssa and Dillon Makela. Scott's first love was his family and friends. He also loved snowmobiling, hunting and being outdoors. Scott and Nickole developed a piece of property and built a new homestead in Wakefield. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nickole; children, Alyssa and Dillon; his father, Carl (Eileen); three siblings, Mary Ann (Thomas) Marzari, Tim (Lorraine) Makela and Brenda (Ray) Oman; a niece, Elizabeth Makela; and two nephews, Travis (Anna) Balduc and Troy Balduc. Visitation will be on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 to 11 AM, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam Blvd., Wakefield, with the memorial service to follow at 11 AM. The Rev. Heidi Johns will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Scott Makela

11 Entries

ED LUEDTKE

January 28, 2009

SCOTT, YOU WERE SUCH A LOYAL CUSTOMER AND A FRIEND TO AVENUE MOTORSPORTS. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU. GOD SPEED. YOUR FRIENDS TODD, ED, JON AND THE STAFF AT AVENUE.

Jay and Eileen Beesley

January 12, 2009

There are no words that can take away your pain. We are so sorry for your loss...and ours as well. Jay absolutely loved Scottie! Our hearts ache for you and those little ones. We really wanted to be there for the service. Please know that you were (and continue to be) in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can help in any way.
Sincerely,

Alan Eichberg a.k.a. Eicky

January 10, 2009

To Nickole & the Makela Family,

I met Scottie 7 years ago, snowmobiling, threw friends. They told me wait to you meet Scottie, you are jut like him! It was an instint bond, better than brothers. To say we rode everyday 400+ miles with no map is no brag, just fact. My friends back home in Buffalo, NY won't ride with me anymore because they wouldn't or couldn't ride allday and night. Me and Scottie, we rode!! He was the BEST.. I was in my GLORY! Like Scottie, I work construction, 80-90 hours a week so that my vacation was spent riding with Scottie. For 1 week each year, we were inseperable. It was about how many miles we were going to ride & where we were going next. It will never be the same again! To say that I and us, the Buffalo Boys, Billy, Lumpy, Gord, Donny, and Dave are extremely devasted & that we will never forget Scottie.. he will be missed beyond words! Heaven speaks to all of us in mysterious ways. We all know that Scottie is watching through laughter and tears.

Kim,Cheyenne and Tyler Sachen (Schulze)

January 8, 2009

My heart goes out to your family,I have known Scott for a very long time,he is like family and this is a very big loss.I know what you are going through,I lost my husband september 2007 and I also have two young children,if you need to talk or anything,just let me know.Keep your head up,be strong and have faith and you will get though this.You all are in our thoughts and prayers now and forever

Bill Madsen

January 7, 2009

I knew Scott from James Cape & Sons, and had alot of respect for his work ethics. He loved to do the tough jobs.
Later when we retired to Presque Isle, Wi., he'd stop in on his snowmobile to say hello from time to time. My wife referred to him as the "happy yooper". He was always in such good humor. We always enjoyed his visits and have alot of fun memories of him. With deepest sympathy,
Bill Madsen

Bob "Homer" Peck

January 6, 2009

To Scotty's family and close friends:
Having worked with (and sometimes against) Scott for nearly thirteen years, I. like you, am greatly saddened by his passing.

Wendy Goetz

January 6, 2009

Nickole, I was so sorry to read of your loss. Your heart must be so heavy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. May you somehow eventually find peace.

Lisa Hager

January 6, 2009

To the family of Scott: Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Scott. I met Scott about 18 years ago when I was a waitress in a small restaurant in a little town called Fredonia. Scott would come in frequently so I got to know him quite well. He was a great guy. He always smiled and was so full of life. I remember having conversations with him about his snowmobiling trips to Michigan and how much he enjoyed them. I unfortunately lost contact with Scott and was extremely devastated when I heard about the accident. One thing that does fill my heart with happiness is that I learned that he married and had two children. I can only imagine what a fabulous husband and father he must have been. Please continue to hold onto the fond memories that you have of Scott and know that I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

janet schulze

January 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, Scott was like another son to me, he came down & lived with us for a time, & did wonders for his company. I always enjoyed him when he came around. & now he will be greatly missed. I will say a prayer for him & his family, & you are in my thoughts

BETH CIRIACKS (SCHULZE)

January 6, 2009

You have all of our sympathy. Our family knows the hurt and sorrow you are all going through. We lost a young family member 9/2007 and it hurts. God will help you get through this tough time and any to follow.

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