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Jack Jokipii

Tucson, Arizona

1939 - 2022 (Age 82)

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Jokipii, Jack (Randy) Jack Randolph (Randy) Jokipii was born on September 10, 1939 in Ironwood, MI to Toivo Jokipii and Aili Jokipii. Randy passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2022. He was 82 years old. Randy earned a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD. in...

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The class of 1957 had a 66th reunion on September 22-23, 2023 in Ironwood. Attendance was approximately 35 classmates, plus spouses & significant others. Many were not present, we know that, but they were not forgotten. We enjoyed a great buffet dinner at the Golf Club again. Conversations recalled classmates not in attendance, but joyful recollections & stories which brought their "attendance" to all. We have chosen to have an annual Reunion as long as we choose to do so, on the last...

We are saddened to learn of Randy's passing. He was a quiet fellow classmate in High School who was very serious about his studies and did exceptionally well. We learned more about his educational pursuits & his successful career as an Astrophysicist at many Universities during our conversations with him at our class reunions. We asked questions about his work and only then did we learn what a stellar career he had. We last saw him in September 2021 at our reunion & really enjoyed our...

So sorry for the passing of randy. What a nice visit we had at our last class reunion.

A kind and good friend who never let his accomplishments outdo his caring for Ironwood and old memories. Bod