Aaro Huttunen

Aaro Huttunen age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 5, 2011 at his home in rural Blowers Township. Aaro was born July 1, 1923 to John Fred and Marie Huttunen at his Rockwood Township home. Aaro attended Wild Rose Country School in rural Wadena County through eighth grade. He was united in marriage with Edith Mae Juntunen on May 18, 1957 at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka, MN. They were blessed with two children Gordon and Mary. Aaro was a life long Dairy Farmer. He farmed with his dad in Rockwood Township until 1948 when they moved to Blowers Township. He continued farming and in 1980 his son Gordy joined the farming operation, Gordy took over the farm in 1990 and Aaro kept helping on the farm until 2008 when his health declined. Aaro was a member of Grace Lutheran Church; he served on the church council and was clerk of Blowers Township for 44 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Aaro was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was very proud of all of his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Mae; son, Gordon (Kelly) and daughter, Mary all of Wadena; Grandchildren: Kimberly (Bo) Thurston, Ethan Huttunen, Katelyn Huttunen and Evan Huttunen, brother, Martin Huttunen of Seattle, WA; sisters, Hannah Howard of Seattle, WA and Edith Beasley of Seattle, WA; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Lynn Marie Huttunen, brothers, John and Toivo Huttunen; sisters, Lilja Carlson and Julia Siirila. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka with Pastor Mark Hesse and Pastor Raymond Hendrickson officiating. Diane Crabb will serve as organist. “On Eagles Wings” will be sung by Michaela Hesse accompanied by pianist, Alice Gronlund. Honorary Pallbearers are Allen Nikkari, Reino Karjalainen, Raymond Putikka, Wayne Putikka, Kevin Huttunen, Jamie Huttunen, Tom Carlson and Jimm Carlson. Active Casketbearers will be Kimberly Thurston, Bo Thurston, Ethan Huttunen, Evan Huttunen and Katelyn Huttunen. Interment will be at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Paddock Township, Ottertail County, MN.