Feudor Aijala

Feudor Aijala, 84, Silver Bay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Feudor was born on April 20, 1936 to Felder and Saima (Mattson) Aijala in Ely where he grew up and attended Ely Junior College.  Feudor continued his education at the University of MN- Duluth, obtaining a Bachelor’s in Education and later a Master’s in Education from the University of Minnesota.  Moving to Silver Bay, Feudor taught 6th grade for 34 years, specializing in Social Studies.  He had a love of history and was a great storyteller.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed turkey hunting in the Black Hills and fishing the northern lakes.  He also enjoyed listening to music.

Feudor was fond of his heritage and enjoyed collecting Finnish Puukko knives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Ruth and Arleen.

Feudor is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Margaret; daughters, Anita Aijala and Margaret (Harold) Voges; grandsons, Sidney, Matthew, and Mika; and many nieces and nephews.