Charles W. Pihlaja Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles W. Pihlaja of Houghton, Michigan, who passed away on April 16, 2021 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles W. Pihlaja to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Werner Pihlaja and Helmi Pihlaja (Tuomisto); his former wives, Ann Isaacson and Preceding; his brother John; and his brother-in-law Richard Patana.

He is survived by: his wife Gloria Schmitt of Houghton; his child Deve Pihlaja (Cheryl); his grandchildren, Travis Pihlaja (Alisha), Kyle Pihlaja (Dallas), Anthony Deluca and Nathan Deluca; his sister Sandi Patana of Hudson, FL.; his sister-in-law Marian Pihlaja of Dollar Bay, His; and his stepchildren, Dale Kus, Craig Kus (Tammy) of Owasso, OK, Marc Kus of Bismark, ND and Jackelyn Dokman (Dave) of Traverse City, MI..