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Leonard V Murtomaki
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Leonard V Murtomaki

June 12, 1948 - January 3, 2017

Leonard V. Murtomaki, age 68, of Pelkie, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. Leonard was born in Nisula, MI on June 12, 1948, the son of the late John and Tyyne (Haapala) Murtomaki. He attended school in Baraga. Leonard had served in the National Guard for 6 years. He had worked as a logger in his earlier years and retired from the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. Leonard was a member of Alston Apostolic Church, Alston and a former member of the Laird Township Fire Department. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially trapping. Leonard is survived by his loving family, brother Stanley Murtomaki of Laurium, sister Jeanette Murtomaki of Nisula, nieces Sonni Ann Murtomaki of Calumet and nephew Brett Kauppinen of Calumet. Numerous cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Haapala and niece Mackenzie Murtomaki. A memorial funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Alston Apostolic Church, Alston with Pastor Jesse Aho officiating. The family greeted friends at the church on Thursday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Military honors were conducted at the church on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. A luncheon was served immediately following the memorial funeral service at the church.

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Leonard V. Murtomaki, age 68, of Pelkie, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. Leonard was born in Nisula, MI on June 12, 1948, the son of the late John and Tyyne (Haapala) Murtomaki. He attended... View Obituary & Service Information

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