Harry Wesley Hannula

Born May 27, 1935, in Laurium, a son of Eino and Irma (Abramson) Hannula, he was raised in Woodland Location and graduated from Calumet High School in 1952.

He served in the U.S. Navy from January 1955 through January 1959. Following his honorable discharge.

Harry worked at Western Electric in the Detroit area, until he attended Suomi College in Hancock from September 1960 through May 1962. He then transferred to Northern Michigan University in Marquette where he graduated with a bs degree in industrial education in June 1964.

On June 27, 1964, he was united in marriage to Lois Hoyer at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hancock.

Harry taught electricity electronics at Negaunee High School, before working as a toll test man for Michigan Bell/AT&T until he retired in 1993.

Harry and Lois were “snowbirds” for 27 years after he retired, spending many of those winters in Zephyrhills, Florida. He enjoyed going to “camp”, which was a log cabin that he designed and built beginning in 1976.

Harry was an “old car” enthusiast. He was the proud owner of a 1931 Oakland (his grandfather’s last car) and a 1950 Ford pickup, both of which he completely restored himself. He was the coordinator for the Old Car Pasty Crew in the Marquette area, and he belonged to the Superior A Car Club. Harry was also a member of several national car clubs, the Telephone Pioneers of America, and a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Harvey.

In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Randell.

Harry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Ann (Hoyer) Hannula; two children, Jennifer (Jeffrey) King of Kincheloe and Kevin (Melissa Hanell) Hannula of Bloomington, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Courtney (Corey) Doutrich, Oliver Hanell, Stephanie King, Adam Hannula, Anna Hanell (Juan Hernandez), Elizabeth King, Magdalene (Ezra) Hamilton, and Malachi Hannula; one great-grandchild, Zenon Hanell; a brother, Clifford (JoAnne) Hannula; two brothers-in-law, Clyde Randell and Ruben Hoyer; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff at UP Health System – Marquette for their wonderful care during his illness and his stay in the hospital. Also, they would like to thank the caring staff at Trillium House and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice for their loving care.

A memorial service will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Harvey on Thursday, July 8. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Pastor Molly Eversoll will officiate. Interment will be made in the church memorial garden. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Bay Cliff Health Camp.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online for the family at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.