Douglas "Doug" Savela's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2025 in Wadena, Minnesota

Douglas "Doug" Savela

June 13, 1956 - January 14, 2025 (68 years old)

Wadena, Minnesota

Douglas "Doug" Savela's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2025 in Wadena, Minnesota

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Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service

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Douglas "Doug" Savela

June 13, 1956 - January 14, 2025 (68 years old)

Wadena, Minnesota

Douglas Savela Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Douglas Savela (Wadena, Minnesota). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Douglas Savela or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harley Savela and Laura Savela (Lindula); his wife Karen Kuha; his sons, David and Shannon; his nephew Levi Savela; and his brothers-in-law, Donald Kosola, Carl Rintamaki and Joseph Hensel.

He is survived by: his grandchildren, Trenton Savela of Detroit Lakes, MN, Kaylee Savela of Menahga, MN, Kendra Snook of Sebeka, MN and Vyolette Lysne of Menahga, MN; and his siblings, Lucy Karvonen (Roger) of Wolf Lake, MN, Jane Kosola of Menahga, MN, Lorna Rintamaki of Ishpeming, MI, Curtis Savela (Doreen) of Sebeka, MN, Natalie Hensel of Sebeka, MN and Jayson Savela (Amy) of Sebeka, MN. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends.

Visitation was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena (419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482). A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service



Sat

Jan 18

Visitation

Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena
419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482

Sat

Jan 18

Memorial service

Karvonen Funeral Home ~ Wadena
419 2nd St NE, Wadena, MN 56482

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