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Ervin “Erv” Makal

October 3, 1931 - February 24, 2025
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Friday 3/7, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Friday 3/7, 6:00 pm

Ervin “Erv” Makal joined his loving wife Nancy on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 93. Proud father of Linda (Tom) Cleveland and Susan (Bob) Kutchera. Loving granddaughter Tiffany (Varun) Cleveland-Raheja. Sister Eileen Gorzalski and sister-in-law Karen (Don) Lando. Further survived by other family members and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Agnus Makal.

Erv was a proud Marine Veteran who served in the Koren war and a retiree of Master Lock.

He will be deeply missed by many.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, with service to follow at 6:00 PM.

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Friday 3/7, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Friday 3/7, 6:00 pm
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Ervin “Erv” Makal joined his loving wife Nancy on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 93. Proud father of Linda (Tom) Cleveland and Susan (Bob) Kutchera. Loving granddaughter Tiffany (Varun) Cleveland-Raheja. Sister Eileen Gorzalski and sister-in-law Karen (Don) Lando. Further survived by other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parentsContinue Reading

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Nancy Rimpler left a message on March 9, 2025:
For a very funny, hardworking, wonderful person. Salt of the earth. You will be missed.
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Rick and Cheri Gorzalski left a message on March 6, 2025:
"Uncle Erv" brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him!We will always remember his funny sayings like, Totally Surrencified.
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