Richard John Parkinen Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard John Parkinen (Calumet, Michigan), departing on December 16, 2024 at the age of 82. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard John Parkinen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Parkinen and Hilja Parkinen (Maki); his siblings, Adrian Parkinen and Joyce Bessonen (Parkinen); his children, Paul Parkinen, Marnie Parkinen (Gail) and Kristie Parkinen; and his nieces, Tani Burns (Parkinen) and Kay Lynn Parkinen.
He is survived by: his wife Gail Parkinen (Tulppo); his children, Derek Parkinen of Clearwater, FL and Brooke Peterson (Eric) of Calumet; his grandchildren, Layla, Nicholas Parkinen, Kirra, Ryder and Lila Peterson; his nephew Larry Parkinen of Southern California; and his nieces, Kathy Bohr (Bessonen) and Marcia West (Bessonen) of Detroit, MI..
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home (26090 Pine St, Calumet, MI 49913). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
