Reynolds C. Makela

Reynolds ""Rey"" C. Makela, age 90 of Iron River, MI, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at his home. Born: March 10, 1920 in Iron River, MI The son of the late Volmy Vasser and Vera Makela attended the Nash District Schools and Kingsford High School. Following school, he served in the local CCC Camp. Rey married the former Dorothy Laine on June 11, 1941 in Stambaugh, MI and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. The couple celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in 2009. The couple owned and operated the Forest Gateway from 1967 until their retirement in 1980. They enjoyed wintering in Florida for many years. Rey was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church of Iron River. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, traveling in his RV and especially spending time with family. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Son, Richard ""Butch"" Makela of Kingsford, MI Daughter, Sheila (Wayne) Olson of Iron River Brother, Volmy Vasser of Keys Lake, WI Sister, Voleria Framenonn Five grandchildren; Heidi (Wayne) Westphal, Lisa (Pete) Peterson, Amy (Chuck) Schmit, Betty Ann Wally, and Lori Jean Makela Seven great grandchildren Nieces, nephews, and extended family He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Wendy Olson. Visitation: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Lutheran Church, Iron River, with Pastor Ralph Williams to officiate. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Reynolds C. Makela, please visit our flower store.