Age 86, of Westland. Born in Dearborn, Michigan.

Beloved husband of the late Carol. Loving father of Barbara (Ed) Boynton, and William Hyrkas. Cherished grandfather of Edward and Daniel Boynton; Kristina (Neil) Weaver; great-grandfather of Christian.

Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lasher Rd., Southfield, MI 48034. Officiant Rev. David O. Maddox II, Pastor.

Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road).

Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Finnish Center Association, 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48335 or to the Church.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.