Barbara Lee Pakkala Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Lee Pakkala of Virginia, Minnesota, born in Eveleth, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 1, 2024 at the age of 88. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Lee Pakkala to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Raukar and Josephine Raukar (Rattinger); and her husband Thomas Pakkala. She is survived by: her children, Susan Gerzina (John) of Bayfield, WI, Richard Pakkala (Edna) of Collierville, TN, Sharon Keute (Brian) of Virginia, MN and Robert Pakkala (Kellie) of Woodbury, MN; her brother Richard Raukar (MaryJo) of St. Petersburg, FL; her grandchildren, Kristen Gerzina, Katherine Gerzina, Mary Jo Craine (Bowe), Michael Pakkala (Kaitlyn), Katlin Pakkala, Sarah Keute, Bill Keute and Ann Pakkala; and her great grandchildren, Elijah Craine, Callie Pakkala and Bennett Craine.
Memorials are preferred and may be directed to the Mesabi Humane Society.
