Donald A. Byykkonen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald A. Byykkonen of Brainerd, Minnesota, who passed away on July 22, 2022 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Abel Pyykkonen and Lillian Pyykkonen (Moilanen); his siblings, Gertrude Makela, Eva Kohtala, Robert Byykkonen and Roy Pyykkonen; his grandsons, Bryce Johnson, Alexander Johnson and Kyle Kurtti; and his great grandchild Heather Wisuri.
He is survived by: his wife Verna Sandelin of Baraga, MI; his children, Roxanne Johnson (Michael) of Cave Creek, AZ, Glen Byykkonen (Carolyn) of Park Rapids, MN, Renita Kurtti (Gene) of Menahga, MN, Gerald Byykkonen of Hill City, MN and Ronda Byykkonen of Phoenix, AZ; and his brothers, Bruce Pyykkonen (Katie) of Lake Linden, MI and David Pyykkonen (Agnes) of Houghton, MI. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren; and 65 great-grandchildren.
