Eric Makos, age 52, of Juda passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born the son of Martin and Barbara (Anderson) Makos on October 31, 1970 in Monroe.  Eric graduated as valedictorian of Argyle High School in 1988.  He then went on to graduate from Madison Business College in 1993 with an Accounting Degree. 

Eric married Jody McCullough on May 12, 2001 at Juda Zion United Methodist Church.  He worked for DM Services, a division of Colony Brands, as a Marketing Data Manager for 21 years.  He also worked for Monroe Truck Equipment and Avonmore Cheese.  Eric’s passion for sports lead him to develop EJ’s Cards where he bought and sold sports cards.  Eric was a member of Oakley United Methodist Church in Juda serving as the Financial Secretary for many years. 

Eric loved being involved in his kids’ activities.  He was a youth coach for 4 years, his passion for coaching continued as he served as the Juda boys JV basketball coach for the last 4 years.  He was a member of the Juda School Board for ten years.  He also volunteered in his youngest daughter Ellie’s classroom helping kids with reading; which he truly enjoyed.   Eric loved watching the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, WI Badgers, and Juda High School Sports. 

Eric will be remembered in our hearts for his gentle, giving, and kind-hearted ways.  He took great pride in his family and cherished time spent with them making lasting memories. 

Eric is survived by his wife, Jody; children, Emily, Aaron, and Ellie; parents, Martin and Barb Makos; brothers, Jeff (Nancy) Makos and Kevin (Rae Ann) Makos; sister-in-law, Terri Makos; and he is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Makos; and grandparents, Michael and Sigrid Makos and Clarence and Sylvia Anderson. 

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Oakley Union United Methodist Church with Pastor Kelly Jahn officiating.  Burial will follow at Oakley Union Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.

The family would like to thank Mercy Hospice for the care they gave Eric and his family. 

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund will be setup for Juda School Athletes in Eric’s memory, please direct memorials to Jody Makos.