Arlen E. Laukkonen

December 13, 1937 - January 21, 2018

IRON RIVER - Arlen Emil Laukkonen, 80, passed away January 21, 2018 at Aspirus Hospital in Iron River, Michigan. Arlen was born December 13, 1937 and has been a lifelong resident of Amasa, Michigan. He was a former employee of Great Lakes Gas, retiring in 1996. Arlen enjoyed playing smear with his buddies at the Horse Shoe Bar. He also enjoyed watching football and game shows on TV. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren and the home that he built with his wife Sandy. He loved to travel, and go for rides around town while listening to football games and WIKB radio. Arlen could often be found in his garage where he was always working on some sort of project, either for the house or some other crazy idea that he had. He was a smart and hardworking man. If he didn’t have a tool or piece of equipment to make something, he would create one. Arlen is survived by his 3 children, Sheri (Allen) Thomas of Amasa, Kim (Rick) Scott of Mesa, AZ, and Aaron (Melissa Taylor)Laukkonen of Amasa; Three grandchildren, Emily Gagnea of Amasa, Zach Gagnea of Iron River and Kyrsten Scott of Mesa, AZ ; one sister, Marlene Husar of Babbit MN. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and family members. Arlen was preceded in death by wife Sandy (Tusa) Laukkonen, a sister Lorraine Kunz, and his parents Sandra and Emil Laukkonen, and a niece Connie Husar. Per Arlen’s wishes there will be no services. The Family will have a private memorial in the spring. Condolences to the family of Arlen Laukkonen may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.