EARL TEIKARI 64 of Ewen passed away thursday evening in Iron Mountain, he was born September 26 1942 to the late Arne and Mrs. Miriam (Niemi) Teikari.

Earl attended local schools and in 1961 he graduated from Ewen Hi-School, he served with the U.S. Army until 1963.Earl was then emplyed by the Railroad, before moving to Milwaukee were he was employed by Scott Paper as a mechenist.

Earl was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Paynesvill, and the Milwaukee AMVETS, he loved to hunt and fish, and bowling.

Earl married Phyllis Radar in 1971 they moved to Ewen in 1988

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, His Mother Miriam of Covington 2 daughters Nathalie at home and Mrs (Joe) Tina St Onge of Negaunee, and 1 sons Todd of Baraga. 2 brothers: Wilbert (Luella) and Dan (Debbie) both of Paynesville, 2 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters,2 nephews Dean and Brandon, and one neice Mrs. Pamela (Eugene) Kugler.

Funeral services for Earl will be held Tuesday October 3rd 11 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Paynesville, visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service's at the church.

The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family