Wilbert Keranen, 79, of Wolf Lake, died Sunday June 6, 2010 at Green Pine Nursing Home, Menahga. Wilbert Melvin Keranen was born October 12, 1920 in Spruce Grove Township, to John and Esther (Koskela)Keranen.
Wilbert was born and raised on the family farm. He attended school at Spruce Grove District 75, a one room schoolhouse outside of Wolf Lake.
As a young man he was inducted into the Army and served in the Korean War in Battery C, 424th Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged in May of 1954 with the Korean Service Metalwith two bronze service stars, United States Service Metal and the National Service Metal.
On October 2, 1954 Wilbert married Lorraine Junes. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. The couple raised their five children on the same family farm where Wilbert was born.
While growing up, Wilbert helped his father on the family farm and lumber mill. For a short period he went to the iron rage to work. Upon returning home he continued to help his father. During this time he became Postmaster of Wolf Lake. After retirement Wilbert enjoyed flea-marketing all around the region.
Throughout the years, Wilbert served on many community organizations including the local fire department, VFW 8165, serving as commander for several terms, Menahga American Legion, Coop Sampo Board of Directors, Wolf Lake Cemetery Chairman, Christ Lutheran Church Council, National League of Postmasters,and State President of the Finish American Historical Society for several terms.
Wilbert will be missed by his wife, Lorraine; children,Brenda (Bill) Reichling of Park Rapids, Gordy (Toni) of Wolf Lake, David (Betina)of Germany, Paula (Jody) Simi of Wolf Lake, and Steve (Jennifer) of Nevis; Grandchildren, Crystal, Eric, Tony, Stephanie, Jerrod, Bryan, Samantha, Jacob and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabino and DeShawn; sister Violet (Bob) Reiwer of Des Moines Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wilbert was born and raised on the family farm. He attended school at Spruce Grove District 75, a one room schoolhouse outside of Wolf Lake.
As a young man he was inducted into the Army and served in the Korean War in Battery C, 424th Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged in May of 1954 with the Korean Service Metalwith two bronze service stars, United States Service Metal and the National Service Metal.
On October 2, 1954 Wilbert married Lorraine Junes. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. The couple raised their five children on the same family farm where Wilbert was born.
While growing up, Wilbert helped his father on the family farm and lumber mill. For a short period he went to the iron rage to work. Upon returning home he continued to help his father. During this time he became Postmaster of Wolf Lake. After retirement Wilbert enjoyed flea-marketing all around the region.
Throughout the years, Wilbert served on many community organizations including the local fire department, VFW 8165, serving as commander for several terms, Menahga American Legion, Coop Sampo Board of Directors, Wolf Lake Cemetery Chairman, Christ Lutheran Church Council, National League of Postmasters,and State President of the Finish American Historical Society for several terms.
Wilbert will be missed by his wife, Lorraine; children,Brenda (Bill) Reichling of Park Rapids, Gordy (Toni) of Wolf Lake, David (Betina)of Germany, Paula (Jody) Simi of Wolf Lake, and Steve (Jennifer) of Nevis; Grandchildren, Crystal, Eric, Tony, Stephanie, Jerrod, Bryan, Samantha, Jacob and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabino and DeShawn; sister Violet (Bob) Reiwer of Des Moines Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wilbert Keranen, 79, of Wolf Lake, died Sunday June 6, 2010 at Green Pine Nursing Home, Menahga. Wilbert Melvin Keranen was born October 12, 1920 in Spruce Grove Township, to John and Esther (Koskela)Keranen.
Wilbert was born and raised on the family farm. He attended school at Spruce Grove District 75, a one room schoolhouse outside of Wolf Lake.
As a young man he was inducted into the Army and served in the Korean War in Battery C, 424th Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged in May of 1954 with the Korean Service Metalwith two bronze service stars, United States Service Metal and the National Service Metal.
On October 2, 1954 Wilbert married Lorraine Junes. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. The couple raised their five children on the same family farm where Wilbert was born.
While growing up, Wilbert helped his father on the family farm and lumber mill. For a short period he went to the iron rage to work. Upon returning home he continued to help his father. During this time he became Postmaster of Wolf Lake. After retirement Wilbert enjoyed flea-marketing all around the region.
Throughout the years, Wilbert served on many community organizations including the local fire department, VFW 8165, serving as commander for several terms, Menahga American Legion, Coop Sampo Board of Directors, Wolf Lake Cemetery Chairman, Christ Lutheran Church Council, National League of Postmasters,and State President of the Finish American Historical Society for several terms.
Wilbert will be missed by his wife, Lorraine; children,Brenda (Bill) Reichling of Park Rapids, Gordy (Toni) of Wolf Lake, David (Betina)of Germany, Paula (Jody) Simi of Wolf Lake, and Steve (Jennifer) of Nevis; Grandchildren, Crystal, Eric, Tony, Stephanie, Jerrod, Bryan, Samantha, Jacob and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabino and DeShawn; sister Violet (Bob) Reiwer of Des Moines Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wilbert was born and raised on the family farm. He attended school at Spruce Grove District 75, a one room schoolhouse outside of Wolf Lake.
As a young man he was inducted into the Army and served in the Korean War in Battery C, 424th Field Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged in May of 1954 with the Korean Service Metalwith two bronze service stars, United States Service Metal and the National Service Metal.
On October 2, 1954 Wilbert married Lorraine Junes. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. The couple raised their five children on the same family farm where Wilbert was born.
While growing up, Wilbert helped his father on the family farm and lumber mill. For a short period he went to the iron rage to work. Upon returning home he continued to help his father. During this time he became Postmaster of Wolf Lake. After retirement Wilbert enjoyed flea-marketing all around the region.
Throughout the years, Wilbert served on many community organizations including the local fire department, VFW 8165, serving as commander for several terms, Menahga American Legion, Coop Sampo Board of Directors, Wolf Lake Cemetery Chairman, Christ Lutheran Church Council, National League of Postmasters,and State President of the Finish American Historical Society for several terms.
Wilbert will be missed by his wife, Lorraine; children,Brenda (Bill) Reichling of Park Rapids, Gordy (Toni) of Wolf Lake, David (Betina)of Germany, Paula (Jody) Simi of Wolf Lake, and Steve (Jennifer) of Nevis; Grandchildren, Crystal, Eric, Tony, Stephanie, Jerrod, Bryan, Samantha, Jacob and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabino and DeShawn; sister Violet (Bob) Reiwer of Des Moines Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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