Dwight A. Makeeff, 73, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin went home to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, February 10, 2022, while at home with his family by his side.
Dwight was born August 5, 1948, in Bismark, North Dakota to Dorothy (Lentz) and John Makeeff. He enjoyed growing up in Mercer, North Dakota around lakes and farmland on a horse ranch, with five brothers, two sisters, and wonderful parents, working and having many fun times together. While in his teen years, the family moved to Wisconsin to operate a pig farm. While out attending church and in a musical singing family, he met and married Robyn Lee on November 18, 1972, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He worked delivering pharmaceutical supplies for Lanter Courier and Corporate Express. He retired at the age of 60 years.
Dwight enjoyed singing with family, raising his three children, yard maintenance, bowling, visiting over coffee, and he was always willing to help others.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Robyn; son, Jeramy (Caitlin) Makeeff; daughter, Lisa Jane Makeeff; grandson, Matt Michel Lenz; daughter, Kimberly Sue Makeeff; granddaughter, Jess Lynn Makeeff; grandsons, James A. Comeau, Lucas Colton, and Malichi; granddaughters, Sasha, Sophia, and one more on the way; one brother, Larry A. (Suzanne) Makeeff; sister, Bernice (James) Gale; sister-in-law, Elenor Makeeff; and many nieces and nephews.
Dwight is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene Mcgregor; and brothers, Dalen Makeeff, Gene Makeeff, and twin brother, Dennis Makeeff.
A Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Smith Funeral Chapel located at 2222 London Road Eau Claire, WI 54701. A visitation Will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington.
Smith Funeral Chapel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting:
Time: Feb 17, 2022 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 861 6076 7746
Passcode: 982420
Sending our deepest sympathies and praying for you all during this sad time. Loren & Kathy Eldridge
I am sending my sympathy to you, Robyn, and family for your loss. May God comfort you at this time.