Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Jukkala

Ronnie was born July 30, 1954, in Hancock, son of the late Leonard and Elmi Jukkala. He attended John A. Doelle Agricultural School for a short time, and graduated from Houghton High School.

He worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, from construction to welding and fabrication, and spent several years as an employee at Koski Welding in Keweenaw Bay.

Ronnie was a member of the Otter Lake Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time at his familyás camp in Elo. He instilled a love of the outdoors in his three children.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Thayer.

He is survived by his former spouse, Jennie (Heikkinen) of Arnheim; and their three children, Kendall (Trevor Gibson) of Lambertville, John Paul (Courtney) of Marquette, and Gabriella of Urbana, Illinois; as well as his siblings, Bill Phillips, Eunice (Ron) Prymek, Helen (Corbin) Laux, David (Sandy), Paul (Sharon), and Linda (Joe) Watson; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held for Ronnie at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Mountain View Mortuary of South Range, Antila Funeral Service, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at antilafuneral.com.