Alvin Kaurala

Alvin was born March 1, 1943, to Waino and Laina (Seppala) Kaurala in Greenland, Michigan.

Alvin was a caring and loving husband, father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was a jack of all trades and master of ALL. There wasn’t a challenge you could give that he didn’t take on with gusto and perseverance, “Sisu”.

He taught everyone around him to strive to do their best and finish what they started, that’s how he raised his family, “don’t ever give up”. He worked for Lukkari Bros. for six years, learning a builders trade, then finished his work 35 years with the Ontonagon County Road Commission, retiring in 2003, then time tinkering and building projects around the farm.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna (Wells) Kaurala of 59 years; three sons, Raymond (Laurie) Kaurala of Nisula, Michigan, Aaron (Lori) Kaurala of Berkley, Michigan, Dale Kaurala of Nisula, Michigan and one daughter Elizabeth (Dale) Kemppainen of Iron River, Michigan; twenty-eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; Aunt Elvie Field of California and numerous cousins.

A funeral service will be held at Mass Community Center in Mass City on Saturday, August 20, 2022, with visitation from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ed Hokanen officiating.

Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.