Obituary
Paul Frederick Joki, age 54 passed away peacefully at the Mather Nursing Home on June 26, 2009, where he had been a resident for the last month.
Born on May 3, 1955 to Carol (Langson) Joki and the late Reginald D. Joki in Ishpeming, MI. Paul graduated from Champion High School in 1973. He worked for a short while at the Mather B Mine. He completed cosmetology school and for a period of time owned Paul's Hairloft in Ishpeming. For 34 years, he has been employed by the Cleveland Michigan Mines as an electrician.
Paul was a Packer and Detroit Tiger fan. Paul's biggest joy was watching his son, Trevor participate in various sporting activities. He enjoyed mealtimes at Sherries Restaurant and Venice Supper Club with his son Trevor. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed his time spent on various leagues.
He is survived by his wonderful son Trevor (Joki) Wickstrom. A daughter, Alison Miller-Marshall (Todd), one granddaughter AnnaKay. A special sister, Regina Spiroff (Kiril) of Ishpeming, his mother Carol (Langson) Joki of Humboldt; 7 brothers Reginald D. Joki Jr. Antioch TN, Kim (Deb) Joki Greenville, MI; Earl (Lauren) Joki Rochester Hills, MI; Randall Joki, Champion, MI; Kevin (Jennifer) Joki, Ishpeming, MI; Brian (Faye) Joki Ishpeming, MI; Wayne (Chelli) Joki L'anse, MI; 8 sisters, Diana (Steve) Byykkonen Ishpeming, MI; Alesia Joki, Appleton, WI; Carol (Paul) Casimir, Green Bay, WI; Jessica (Paul W.) Racine Ishpeming, MI; Angela (Terry) Creamer Trenary, MI; Victoria Joki Peoria, IL; Nemia (Matthieu) Delahaye Champlain, IL. Many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Maternal grandmother, Viola Langson, Negaunee MI.
He is preceded in death by his father Reginald D. Joki, his infant sister Romaine, his sister Janice, his paternal grandparents, Fannie Lautanen and Oscar Joki; his maternal grandfather William Langson.
Viewing to be held at Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home at 10am -1pm. Funeral services to be held at 1pm Thursday, July 2. Pastor Dale Niskanen officiating. Interment services to be held at Negaunee Cemetery at 9am on Friday, July 3; Pastor Mike Carriere officiating.
Pall Bearers are Paul's 7 brothers. Honorary Pall Bearer is his son Trevor.
Born on May 3, 1955 to Carol (Langson) Joki and the late Reginald D. Joki in Ishpeming, MI. Paul graduated from Champion High School in 1973. He worked for a short while at the Mather B Mine. He completed cosmetology school and for a period of time owned Paul's Hairloft in Ishpeming. For 34 years, he has been employed by the Cleveland Michigan Mines as an electrician.
Paul was a Packer and Detroit Tiger fan. Paul's biggest joy was watching his son, Trevor participate in various sporting activities. He enjoyed mealtimes at Sherries Restaurant and Venice Supper Club with his son Trevor. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed his time spent on various leagues.
He is survived by his wonderful son Trevor (Joki) Wickstrom. A daughter, Alison Miller-Marshall (Todd), one granddaughter AnnaKay. A special sister, Regina Spiroff (Kiril) of Ishpeming, his mother Carol (Langson) Joki of Humboldt; 7 brothers Reginald D. Joki Jr. Antioch TN, Kim (Deb) Joki Greenville, MI; Earl (Lauren) Joki Rochester Hills, MI; Randall Joki, Champion, MI; Kevin (Jennifer) Joki, Ishpeming, MI; Brian (Faye) Joki Ishpeming, MI; Wayne (Chelli) Joki L'anse, MI; 8 sisters, Diana (Steve) Byykkonen Ishpeming, MI; Alesia Joki, Appleton, WI; Carol (Paul) Casimir, Green Bay, WI; Jessica (Paul W.) Racine Ishpeming, MI; Angela (Terry) Creamer Trenary, MI; Victoria Joki Peoria, IL; Nemia (Matthieu) Delahaye Champlain, IL. Many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Maternal grandmother, Viola Langson, Negaunee MI.
He is preceded in death by his father Reginald D. Joki, his infant sister Romaine, his sister Janice, his paternal grandparents, Fannie Lautanen and Oscar Joki; his maternal grandfather William Langson.
Viewing to be held at Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home at 10am -1pm. Funeral services to be held at 1pm Thursday, July 2. Pastor Dale Niskanen officiating. Interment services to be held at Negaunee Cemetery at 9am on Friday, July 3; Pastor Mike Carriere officiating.
Pall Bearers are Paul's 7 brothers. Honorary Pall Bearer is his son Trevor.
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