Arnold R. Heikkila
January 24, 1933 ~ December 31, 2017
Arnold Heikkila went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017 at the age of 84. He was born in the upper peninsula of Michigan on January 24, 1933 to Mike and Hilda Heikkila. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Wilber and Leslie Heikkila.
Arnold is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy); son, Terry Heikkila and his wife Karen; daughter, Tammie Haack and her husband Russ; grandchildren, D.J. Haack, and Katie Haack; sisters, Alice Kinnunen and her husband Eldon, and Lillian Lehto and her husband Paul.
Arnold was in the Air Force for four years, then flew with the Almo Wing Reserve for many years. He worked for the Defense Contract Administration for 32 years. He loved square dancing and going to garage sales.
A memorial service will be held at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
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My condolences to the Heikkila families. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of dear Arnold. Some Bible scriptures that have helped me during times of loss include Isaiah 26:19 and Psalm 37:28,29 which states in part: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up”. And the Bible also says “The righteous themselves will possess the earth and they will forever reside upon it”. Therefore the Bible promises that we may be reunited with our loved ones lost in death by means of an earthly resurrection. This is further confirmed by John 5:28,29 which says “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. This is possible thanks to Jesus Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Thus we have a genuine hope of everlasting life in a world without wickedness or suffering. I hope that these scriptures will be of some comfort to you.
We were saddened to hear of Arnold’s passing. We have great memories of square dancing with the Heikkila’s for many years. Arnold always had a great sense of humor and loved garage sales…our heart felt condolences to the family. We will keep family members in our prayers!
I am very sorry in your loss of Arnold. I know he will be missed.
I know it has been a long time since I have seen any of the family but think of the family often.
Love,
Carol voges
We will not be able to be with the family this weekend. Our condolence to everyone and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be square dancing and thinking of the great times we all had with Arnold and the family.
Butch and Ampie Hayes