Age 87, of Woodhaven. Born in Ironwood.

Beloved husband of the late Helen.
Loving father of Dale (Lura) Gehrman and Cheryl Schoen.
Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of six.

Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 S. Military, Dearborn, MI 48124. Officiant Rev. Rodney E. Zwonitzer, Pastor.

Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.).

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Arbor Hospice or Finnish Center Association.