Background
Makowski, Steven Michael was born on May 16, 1952 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Stanley Gerald and Phyllis Aleta (Beilke) Makowski.
Makowski, Steven Michael was born on May 16, 1952 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Stanley Gerald and Phyllis Aleta (Beilke) Makowski.
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Indiana University, 1975. Certified in watch repair, Paris Junior College, Texas, 1978.
Watchmaker Hopman Jewelers, Elkhart, Indiana, 1978-1979, 81-82, Will Jewelers, Mishawaka, 1980-1981. Owner, president Holmes Jewelry, Warren, 1982-1987. Owner Makowski Jewelers, Bluffton, since 1987.
Member Warren Downtown Revitalization committee, 1984-1987, co-chairman Downtown Promotion committee, 1983-1987, vice president revitalization committee Pulse Opera House, 1987. Member St. Joseph Valley Watchmakers Guild (president 1980-1981), Northeast Indiana Watchmakers Guild (president 1983-1984), American Watchmakers Institute, Watchmakers Association of Indiana (Merit award since 1982, Distinguished Service award since 1984), Indiana State Board Examiners Watch Repairing, Warren Chamber of Commerce, National Antique Clock and Watch Collectors Club. Lodges: Kiwanis (vice president 1984-1985, president 1985-1986), Knights of Columbus (lecturer since 1982).
Married Sheryl Diane Hyndman, February 14, 1981. Children: Phyllis Elizabeth, Matthew Stanislaus, Albrecht Vincent.