Paul M. Knuuti, age 84, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born in Finland, he immigrated to America at age 11. He grew up on a dairy farm in the UP of Michigan. Work included lumberjack, truck driving, and millwright. Local 1693 Chicago, IL., US Army veteran, and became a US citizen in 1964. He was a proud member of the NRA and took pride in voting. His hobbies were golfing, which included 2 holes in one, hunting, fishing, skiing, bowling, traveling, and telling jokes, and stories. Paul had Finnish SISU. He had the upmost determination to do or fix anything. Paul married Laila Rouna, who was the love of his life. They were blessed to spend 65 years together. Survived by spouse, Laila; son, Michael P. (Suzanne) Knuuti; daughter, Suzanne (Lawrence) Dickrell; grandchildren: Natasha Dickrell, Cassandra Dickrell, Nathaniel (Heather) Dickrell, Briana Knuuti, Michael John Knuuti, and Eric Tully; seven great grandchildren; Gwendolyn, Allen, Bryce, Braelynn, Kingsley, Luke, and Jack and many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Toivo; mother, Aune; brothers, Helge, and Wilho; and sister Leila. Special thank you to Hospice Alliance staff and his many physicians. A private family celebration of life & burial will be announced in April or May. Farwell Paavo, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you did to help others. A legacy of SISU!!!Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th St. 262 654 3533Visit & Sign Paul’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Jonny Lyons
March 3, 2024
As Chaplain for the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, i’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift. 🙏🏻🫡
Jerry Harbin
March 2, 2024
I met Paul at the Zion Nuclear Power Plant in the late 1970’s during outages. He was a millwright and I was plant operations shift supervisor. I started playing golf with Paul in 1979 three days a week at Pets and Brightendale and Muni. My wife and I went out to breakfast or lunch with Paul and Laila on many occasions. Paul, Laila, John Burdew and myself enjoyed bowling twice a week in the winter months. Paul and Laila were dear friends ours. We are sorry to learn Paul has passed. Jerry and Joan Harbin