Willard John Ikola

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Willard John Ikola

Willard Ikola Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina on Jan. 26, 2025.

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Ikola, Willard "Ike" Age 92 of Edina, passed away January 20, 2025. Born in Eveleth, MN on July 28, 1932. Preceded in death by his parents Sadie and John. Brothers Roy and Earl, and sister Doris. Ike was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force. He was a longtime Edina community member, educator and coach. While Ike's accomplishments are a mile long, Ike would tell anyone his greatest accomplishment was his family. Survived by his wife Laurie, of 70 years, his children Deb (Brad) Becker, Matt (Amy) Ikola, Steve Ikola, Sarah (Doug) Carter, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 11AM Friday, January 31st, with visitation beginning at 10AM at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave. S., Mpls. To attend the funeral virtually, please go to https://www.goodshepherdmpls.org/funerals. Private interment Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Ikola Cup Foundation. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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January 30, 2025

Geri Ikola posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2025

Moorhead School Board sent flowers.

January 27, 2025

Denny Loving posted to the memorial.

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Geri Ikola

January 30, 2025

Dearest Laurie, Sarah, Deb, Matt snd Steve

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Denny Loving

January 27, 2025

So many friends and so many wonderful times with Ike as our hockey leader. Well known throughout the region, Ike was one of a special group of Hockey Godfathers to build the Edina Hockey Dynasty. Always cheerful and smiling, he coached with a firmness that players could depend on. The chain of hockey coaches in the youth organization had Ike's imprint with a drive toward success building the dynasty of Edina Hornet Hockey. He will be remembered for his firm grip, honest opinion, modeling leadership, and his tweed derby. Iconic, friendly, and honest. Ike's the real deal. The hockey community of Minnesota and beyond will miss him, but will always remember the indelible mark he made on so many young players and their parents. Gods speed and Bless you, Ike.

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January 30, 2025

Geri Ikola posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2025

Moorhead School Board sent flowers.

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Denny Loving posted to the memorial.