Carl Salmi

Obituary of Carl Adolph Salmi Calumet Carl A. Salmi, 81, a former resident of Calumet passed away Wednesday September 17, 2008, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. He was born on May 29, 1927, in Baltic, a son of the late Kusti and Winnie (Aho) Salmi. As a child, he moved to the Quincy Hill area and attended the Pewabic School. Mr. Salmi has also resided in Ishpeming, Calumet, and Ironwood. Mr. Salmi was a veteran having served with the United States Army during World War II. Carl worked as a miner while he resided in the Ishpeming area and then at Jane's L&L Bar in Calumet while living in Calumet. Preceding him in death were his parents, his son Robin, his daughters Anita & Toni, 3 brothers; William, Walter, & Roy and 5 sisters: Ida Mattson, Eleanor Link, Edna Erickson, Helga Somero and Barbara cote. Surviving are: His daughters: Sharon (Daryl) DeLongchamp of Negaunee Vicki (John) Ostlund of Ishpeming Charlene (Richard) Hagerman of Chicago, IL Shelby (Paul) Hella of Calumet His son: Dann (Carrie) Salmi of Kaukauna, WI 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren His brother-in-law: Richard Cote of Kalamazoo, MI Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins A private graveside service for Carl will be held at a later date in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range. To view Carl's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Carl Salmi, please visit Tribute Store