John Leppiaho

He was born Dec. 10, 1955, the son of Waino and Bernice (Stone) Leppiaho.

John was employed in the summers for the Iron County Park Service while still in high school.

After graduation from Forest Park High School, he spent some time out of state, but always returned to the Crystal Falls area. Over the years he worked various jobs, construction, oil rig, insulation (with his Uncle Arvid), painting, apartment complex maintenance, nurse’s aide, and most recently firewood sales.

John preferred to spend time outdoors, cutting wood, tending his garden and sharing the produce. He enjoyed deer hunting and filled the freezer every year with venison.

John was involved in theater while living in the Iron Mountain and Crystal Falls areas. He volunteered for stage scene production and revealed his sense of humor in the parts he played.

John had a giving heart and enjoyed helping others. He would often respond to calls for assistance for a variety of household maintenance issues. John actively participated with the Crystal Falls Lions Club for many years.

John is survived by four sisters, Karen (Jim) Gorman of Nipomo, Calif., Linda (Tim) Stankewicz of Madison, Wis., Barbara (Doug) Williams of North Pole, Alaska, and Joanne Morehouse of Appleton, Wis.

Burial will take place in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls in the spring.

Condolences to the family of John Martin Leppiaho may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net

The family has entrusted to Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.