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Wilho A. Michaelson

CALUMET — Wilho A. Michaelson, 92, a resident of Calumet, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 20, 2018.

He was born on May 13, 1926, in Finlayson, Minnesota, to Emil and Anna Michaelson, and raised in Traprock Valley.

He attended the local schools, at the little red school house in the valley.

Following high school, Wilho enlisted with the US Army. He was honorably discharged on November 20, 1946.

Wilho loved spending quality time with his immediate family, as well as his extended family members.

He was a major supporter of several church projects. He contributed to many projects around the community as well.

He was an avid carpenter. His creations were very detailed, which showed his amazing working ability. He was very mechanically inclined.

He was also a self-taught musician. He was a very talented harmonica player, and his favorite type of music to play was Christian hymns.

On April 10, 1948, he married Clara Kivisto in Detroit.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara; and two daughters, Denise and Diane.

He is survived by his son, David (Diane) Michaelson of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin; their children, Anna, Leah and Greta; their grandchildren, Magdalene, Adrien, Beatrice, Oliver, Charlotte and Matilda; his daughter, Carol (Bernard) Wargiela of Davisburg; their children, Rachel, Candace and Rebekah; their grandchildren, Chloe and Brant; his daughter, Marie Michaelson of Calumet; his daughter Denise’s children, Matthew, Marc and Darin; their grandchildren, Denise, Ethan, Gabriel and Kyle; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 12 p.m., at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet with Pastor Elmer Liimatta to officiate.

Friends may come to the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.

Burial will take place in the Lake View Cemetery.

Online condolences for the family may be left at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.