ROBERT ALLEN RANTALA
February 26, 2009
ROBERT ALLEN RANTALA, 69, of Alston, MI. passed away suddenly at his home Friday, February, 20, 2009. He was born Alston, MI. on January 7, 1940 the son of the late William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. Robert attended the Laird Township School and graduated from Baraga High School. He was a member of the armed forces serving in the US Air Force until his discharge. He was a woodsman for various area logging companies. Robert enjoyed snowmobiling, hiking, and working puzzles. Mr. Rantala is survived by his loving brother, Glen Rantala of Chassell. Numerous cousins also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Rantala were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 from the Reid funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse with Pastor John Autio officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Nisula Cemetery. The family received friends on Thursday from 12 noon until time of the service. Following the service, the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon in the Harrington Gathering room, located at the funeral home.
ROBERT ALLEN RANTALA, 69, of Alston, MI. passed away suddenly at his home Friday, February, 20, 2009. He was born Alston, MI. on January 7, 1940 the son of the late William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. Robert attended the Laird Township School... View Obituary & Service Information