Eugene Kentala
March 2, 1924 — August 17, 2012
Eugene E. Kentala 88, of Silver Bay, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones, on Friday, August 17, 2012.
He was born March 2, 1924 to Oscar and Sylvia (Paavola) Kentala in Iron Belt, Wisconsin. Eugene was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, serving in the Army Americal Division. He then enlisted in the Air Force where he served for over 20 years. Eugene worked for 18 years with the City of Silver Bay Street Department. He was a member and volunteer at the Silver Bay Golf Course. Eugene was also a member of the VFW and Air Force Sgt. Association, and religiously played morning cribbage at the Silver Bay Lounge.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Kentala; and sister, Irma Lang.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann (Betzler); five daughters, Jean (John) Ehlers, Jo (William) Jones, Julie Jensen, June (David) Talus, and Janey (Dale) Knaffla; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Garcia; and sisters-in-law, Violet Theile, Jenny Hanson, and Karen Rautio.
A Graveside Service will be held 10 AM Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Sawtooth Mt. Cemetery in Silver Bay.