"Please accept my condolences to your family upon the sudden death of Harold. I was a school friend of Harold (Bishop Barage High School, class of 1964) and have kind thoughts and good memories of Harold during our school years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members. Sincerely Jerry Hawes"
In loving memory of
Harold C. "Hal" Raikko
May 9, 1946 - September 6, 2002
Harold C. Hal Raikko, 56, of Woodland Ave., AuTrain, died unexpectedly Friday due to apparent heart failure.
Hal was born May 9, 1946 in Marquette, a son of Harold & Grace (Reichel) Raikko.
Mr. Raikko was a self-employed insurance agent, the owner of the Alger General Agency in Munising and Marquette.
He was a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of America, Safari Club International, the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, Commemorative Bucks Association and the Munising Boaters Association. He was also a very active outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan and always looked forward to time at camp in Iron River. An avid hunter, Hal traveled the North American Continent & Africa extensively.
He is survived by his children, Barbra (Rick) Cormier, Rebecca (Terry) Caple, both of Escanaba and Jodi Raikko of Petoskey; brother, Dave (Lois) Raikko of Marquette; former wife, Arletta Peaches Raikko; step-sons, Robert (Chris) Marinoff of AuTrain, Donald (Kelly) Marinoff, James Jimbo Gwitt and Daniel (Angie) Gwitt of Green Bay; grandchildren, Vanessa, Jocelyn, Jared, T.J., Abby, Isaiah, Haylee, Emma, Kyle, Jessica, Macalah, Amanda, Chelsea, Molly, Katie, Connor and Bryce; nephews, Eric & Aaron Raikko; several aunts and uncles. His father preceded him in death in 1976 and mother in 1999. He also leaves three special friends, his dogs, Bandit, Lady and Sassy.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Tributes
"Sorry to here about Hal. Sister Joyce told me about him . Dave and Lois sorry. My prayers are with the family. God bless...Connie"
"With our deepest sympathies, may your memories comfort you. God Bless You. Harry & Ruth Lindquist"
"When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not to long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's Plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Miss me, but let me go. So long Hal, you were a good friend ..."
"My deepest sympathy to the family of Hal. I will miss serving him his favorite "Perch Dinner" on Friday nights at the Buckhorn."
"Barb and Family So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My mother sent the obituary and the picture looked just like I remembered him. I could hear him laugh. I think I remember him most from the house in Au Train and all the time we spent making him crazy with what we were up to or planning to be up to. I wish you all happy memories of the time spent with him and blessings for each other. So sorry for your loss. God's peace Brenda & Don Brian Ray & Ashton"