Charles Henry Heikkinen, age 87, a resident of Calumet passed away peacefully on Friday November 18, 2016 at Delaware House in Portage Pointe.
He was born on September 16, 1929 in Traprock Valley to Henry and Johanna (Takela) Heikkinen.
Charles attended the Traprock Valley Schools and Lake Linden High School.
He worked in the mines at Calumet & Hecla Mining Company as a borer for 20 years.
He was a volunteer EMT/Paramedic with Mercy Ambulance; he was part of the 1st class Dr. Gilbert taught for the State of Michigan. He also worked at Michigan Tech for 20 years as an upholsterer.
Charles grew up on the family farm and enjoyed gardening, bowling and cross-country skiing. He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s events and activities. He was a wonderful role model for all who knew him. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
On July 31, 1954 he married Althea Rowe at the Laurium Methodist Church.
He was an active member of the Calumet United Methodist Church, Calumet Elks Club #404, and a trustee for Coppertown Museum.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Johanna; wife, Althea; grandson, Casey; Sisters, Lillian, Martha, Bernice “June”, and Ruth.
He is survived by:
Sons: Mark Heikkinen (Nancy Gauthier) of Calumet
Chris (Jackie) Heikkinen of Hancock
Daughter: Cheri (Dennis) Raasio of Hancock.
Grandchildren: Amanda (Jason) VanHoey, Erin (Ryan) Galerneau, Kelsey Heikkinen, Hayden and Hannah Heikkinen and Jonesta Schultz Heikkinen
Great Grandchildren: Adam, Brendan, Eli, Lilly, Laylah, Sonja, and Aili
And numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 22, 2016 at 12:00 pm at the Calumet United Methodist Church with Pastor Jayme Palaszeski to officiate. Friends may call at the Calumet United Methodist Church on Thursday December 22, 2016 from 10:00 am to until the time of the service.
Spring burial will take place at the Lake View Cemetery in Calumet.
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The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements
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