Paul M. Knuuti, age 84, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on February 16, 2024.
Born in Finland, he immigrated to America at age 11. He grew up on a dairy farm in the UP of Michigan. Work included lumberjack, truck driving, and millwright.
Local 1693 Chicago, IL., US Army veteran, and became a US citizen in 1964. He was a proud member of the NRA and took pride in voting.
His hobbies were golfing, which included 2 holes in one, hunting, fishing, skiing, bowling, traveling, and telling jokes, and stories. Paul had Finnish SISU. He had the upmost determination to do or fix anything.
Paul married Laila Rouna, who was the love of his life. They were blessed to spend 65 years together.
Survived by spouse, Laila; son, Michael P. (Suzanne) Knuuti; daughter, Suzanne (Lawrence) Dickrell; grandchildren: Natasha Dickrell, Cassandra Dickrell, Nathaniel (Heather) Dickrell, Briana Knuuti, Michael John Knuuti, and Eric Tully; seven great grandchildren; Gwendolyn, Allen, Bryce, Braelynn, Kingsley, Luke, and Jack and many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Toivo; mother, Aune; brothers, Helge, and Wilho; and sister Leila.
Special thank you to Hospice Alliance staff and his many physicians.
A private family celebration of life & burial will be announced in April or May.
Farwell Paavo, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you did to help others. A legacy of SISU!!!