Waino H. Korkiamaki

May 2, 1920 - March 7, 2017

Waino H. Korkiamaki, 96, of Alpha, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Waino was born on May 2, 1920 in Crystal Falls, the son of the late Victor and Hedda (Hudenpaa) Korkiamaki. Waino has been a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls. He joined the United States Army and served from 1941- 1943 in the European Theatre of Operations during WWII. His military service included becoming missing in action (MIA) and a prisoner of war (POW). He was awarded the purple heart. After returning from the war, Waino married Audrey Iverson. They raised their family on the family farm in Mansfield. Audrey preceded him in death in 2001. In his younger years Waino enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved farming and later in his life kept a large garden. Most recently he has enjoyed playing checkers with his granddaughter Brandie. In addition to his parents and wife, Waino was preceded in death by his grandson, Lance Warren; great grandson, Timothy "TJ" Warren; brothers, Isaac and Armas and sisters, Martha, Hilja, Saimi and Tyne. Waino is survived by his daughters, Janet Anderson of Crystal Falls, and Joyce Korkiamaki of Crystal Falls; grandchildren, Timothy Warren, Katrina Korkiamaki and Vernae Anderson; Great grandchildren, Brandie Warren, Aladin Warren, Deondre Cunning and Jared Anderson; Great great grandchildren, Omera Warren and A'Brion Evans Visitation will be on Monday, March 13 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at United Lutheran Church of Crystal Falls. The Eastside Veterans Council will conduct a Pass in Review at 12:45. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm at the church. Rev. Micheal Laakko will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls Condolences to the family of Waino Korkiamaki may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.