Edwin Palomaki

IRON MOUNTAIN - Edwin T. Palomaki, 85, of 333 Pine View Terrace in Iron Mountain, went home to the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. Edwin was born April 27, 1922, in North Lake, son of the late Toivo and Anna (Leppanen) Palomaki. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Navy as a gunners mate, was a veteran of World War II and was awarded with multiple medals. Edwin went on to earn a degree from Dundon's Actual Business College in 1948. Edwin married Marion Trevillian on June 10, 1944, in Iron Mountain. She preceded him in death in 1985. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for more than 30 years, retiring in 1979. Edwin was a member of the Masons, the American Legion Post 50 and a past member of the Northland Beagle Club. He enjoyed all sports, and as a young man excelled in swimming and diving. Edwin also liked to talk about his experiences ski jumping at Suicide Hill in Ishpeming. Locally, Edwin coached young athletes in baseball, football and basketball for many years. Edwin enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports as well. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by three children, Cheryl (Harry) Moyle of Lansing, Bob (Mary Ann) Palomaki of Iron Mountain and Joanne (Clark) Reid of Faithorn; a brother, Chuck (Therese) Palomaki of Ishpeming; nine grandchildren, Nathan and Bradley Moyle, Nelson and Sadie Palomaki, Emily (Greg) Lundberg, Jeremy and Courtney Pryor and Evan and Elliott Reid; a special friend, Barb Ponchaud; and several nieces and nephews. Edwin was also preceded in death by four brothers, Clifford, Calvin, Billy and Bob Palomaki and an infant sister. Edwin was very proud of and loved to share his many experiences in the Navy during World War II. He could usually be seen wearing a baseball cap with the names of his naval ships, the U.S.S. Purdy and the U.S.S. South Dakota. He was a friendly man who was always ready with a quick joke and a smile. Edwin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Norway. Pastor Michael Langlois will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside honors. Edwin's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Edwin Palomaki online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Edwin Palomaki

April 12, 1923 - April 12, 2008