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1927
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2016
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Aatos Lepola Obituary
Aatos "Hank" Lepola, age 88, went to be with the Lord on February 15th, 2016.
Beloved father of
Karen (Lee) Knicely, Steve (Holly) Malmin, and Terry (Pam). Dear grandfather of Erica (Perry), Scott (Romy), Nick (Cory), and Justin. Dearest great-grandfather to Annabella, Mattie, Logan, and Carter. Preceded in death by his loving wife Joan, and son Jack. Hank served in the US Navy from May 1945 - August 1946, he spent his career working for Packard Electric as a Tool & Die Engineer, a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent, OH., he enjoyed golfing, Big Band music and spending time with his family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Trinity Lutheran Church of Kent, OH or the charity of your choice.
Funeral Service will be Monday, February 22nd at 12 p.m. in the CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME 3653 W Market St. Fairlawn, OH. Where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. Online condolences may be viewed and expressed at www.catavolosfuneralhome.com
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February 20, 2016
You were a Wonderful Father. Thank you for wonderful memories enjoyed golfing, Cleveland Indians ball game and Family Reunion. You will be missed. We love you Steve and Holly Malmin
Darryl Thompson
February 19, 2016
Terry, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
February 18, 2016
Rest in peace Uncle Hank. You will be missed! Love, Barbie, Dave, and family.
Barbara Leasia (Royal Oak, MI)
February 18, 2016
You were always like family to me. Rest in peace. Love, Carol Lewis
Diane Holko
February 18, 2016
You were the best uncle and we all loved you! Rest in peace and God bless! Love, Diane, Bill and family
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