Richard "Coach Mac" Makela

1939 - 2024

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Northview - North Mankato Mortuary

Posted events

February 17, 2024

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Mankato, MN

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Mankato, MN

Northview - North Mankato Mortuary

Posted an obituary

February 17, 2024

Richard Makela Obituary

Richard “Coach Mac” Makela, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2024. Richard was born May 23, 1939, in Duluth, MN to Eino Makela and Ann (Susnik) Makela.He served in the U.S. Navy for four years receiving an honorable... Read Richard Makela's Obituary