Richard Ollila Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Ollila of Marquette, Michigan, who passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Adolph Ollila and Martha Ollila (Lummukka); and his siblings, Adolph Ollila (Margie), Shirley Salo (Ray), Bernice Yoki (Mahlon) and Delores.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret Ollila (Janson); and his children, Leif Ollila of Los Lunas, NM and Ann Ollila of Los Alamos, NM. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church (1044 Co Rd 492, Negaunee, MI 49866). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A reception was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
