Florence: Waino Samuel Maki, age 89, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 26, 2005, at his home in rural Florence, Wisconsin. Waino was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on July 7, 1915, to Samuel and Elona Maki. He attended Rock Cut School in Michigan. On August 24, 1950, he married Seidi Beatrice Haampaa at the Finnish Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. In 1951, they moved to the family dairy farm in "Finntown", started by Beatrices' parents, and together they continued the operation. Dad cherished his family and many friends. He was always ready to lend a helping hand or just sit and visit for awhile. Dad dearly loved a good game of cribbage. Waino is survived by his three children and two grandchildren: Samuel (Cheryl) Maki of Palatine, IL, Kristin and Carleen; Wayne Maki of Oconto, WI; and Mary Beth (Rod) Ryan of DePere, WI, also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents and wife Beatrice, Waino was preceded in death by two brothers John and Arnie, and four sisters Ilmi, Ines, Tynie, and Elona. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2005, from 9:30 to 11:00a.m. at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 11:00a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Commonwealth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Florence County Aging Unit Meals on Wheels. Our Father Our father was a quiet man, Beloved by one and all. Everyone who knew our Dad Fond memories can recall. He lived a very humble life, Content with what he had, We never heard him once complain, This man who was our Dad. He farmed the land most of his life, And planted seeds in season; The seed he sowed the deepest, Grows in our hearts and reason. He taught us right, from infant up, And in his gentle way, He really drove the lesson home, By living it each day. He gave us many gifts in life That money cannot buy, The gifts of honesty and truth We treasure very high. He taught us to be thankful For whatever things we had, But most of all we're thankful That we had him for our Dad! Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Waino's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family.