Walter Charlie Hyvarinen Sr.

Walter Charlie Hyvarinen Sr, age 89, of Brimley MI passed away on January 20, 2022, at his home. Walter was born on October 5, 1932, in Brimley to the late Charlie and Hilma (Ahola) Hyvarinen. He was one of twelve children. Walter graduated from Brimley High School in 1950. Attended Michigan Tech Soo Branch. Was drafted into the US Army in January of 1954. Stationed at Fort Richie, MD. Where he worked at a receiver site for the Under Ground Pentagon until discharge in 1956. He later attended Shepard College in West Virginia from 1956-1958, received a BA in Math and Science. Taught at Dundalk High School Baltimore, Maryland. Taught Consume Science 1963 received a Master of Arts in school Administration from George Washington University, Washington D.C. 1966-1994 Walter came to Brimley as High School Principal he taught Physics, Chemistry and Finnish. Coached girls' volleyball "Walleyball" winning the Upper Peninsula State Championship in 1987. Walter was also Superintendent for 9 years. Was Superior Township Supervisor 28 years, 1981 started being assessor for several townships for many years. Taught Sunday school in Boonesboro, Maryland, Dafter, and Sault Canada. Director of Kids Camp for the Finnish Pentecostal Church for several years. Walter was given a commendation metal from the Mayor of the city in Sault, Ontario for saving the life of Satu Vuorinen when she drowned. He enjoyed outdoor activities, loved any kind of fishing, trapping fox, coyote and coons. Animal control trapping in Texas from 1994-2001. Highlights were taking his father moose hunting in Canada and watching him shoot a bull moose, and watching his grandson shoot his first deer. Walter is survived by his loving wife: Eila; Marjatta (Pennanen) Hyvarinen whom he married on December 19, 1981, two daughters: Donna J (George) Weatherly, of Brimley, MI and Kathy D (Randy) Blalock, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Seven grandchildren: Jamie, Janine, Diana, Kelsi, TJ, Douglas Jr. and Holli. Nine greatgrandchildren: Samantha, Baylie, Hunter, Ezra V, Ryker, Aurora, Isabelle, Kyleigh, Ashton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. And one sister-in-law: Sirkka Liisa Smith, of Sault Ste Marie, MI. Survived by Brothers: Jacob (Jo Nell) Hyvarinen of Rochester Hills, MI, Rudy (Darlene) Hyvarinen of Dafter, MI., John (Alberta) Hyvarinen, of Owosso, MI, Robert (Jeanne)Hyvarinen, of Vermontville, and Donald (Ila) Hyvarinen of Durand, MI. Sisters: Delores (Jimmie) Grim of Glendale, AZ, Linda (George) Hovi of Sudbury, Ontario. Walter was preceded in death by his parents and a son: Walter C. (Roseann) Hyvarinen Jr, and grandson: Ezra (Beth) Glenn IV. sisters: Mary (Charles) Link, Sylvia Williams, Beatrice (Charles) Carter, and Brother: Wayne (Arilla) Hyvarinen. The service will be held at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home, Sault Ste Marie, MI. Saturday January 29, 2022, viewing at 11:00 am for friends and family, and the service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Rudy Hyvarinen officiating. Burial will be held in the Spring at Hillcrest Cemetery.

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Walter Charlie Hyvarinen Sr.

October 5, 1932 - January 20, 2022