Alvin J. Siltanen

Alvin J. Siltanen, 58, Kettle River, died Friday, February 18, 2011 in Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis. He was born on November 12, 1952 in Moose Lake to Waino and Lillian Siltanen. Alvin attended school in Kettle River and later attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1970. He lived in Kettle River and worked as a foreman at Nemadji Pottery for several years. He loved gardening, woodworking, and fishing. Alvin was well known for his love of talking to people.

Alvin is preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Julie Borofski.

He will be lovingly remembered by his 6 children: Tammy Siltanen; Justin (PJay) Siltanen; Sarah (Rick) Thomsen; Daniel Siltanen; Tanya Siltanen; and Amber Siltanen;
8 Grandchildren; 4 siblings: Melvin (Karen) Siltanen; Hjardis (Richard) Perry; Jean (Leonard) Marsyla; and Joyce (Richard) Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM in West Side Church, Kettle River followed by a Gathering of Family and Friends until 4 PM.

Spring Inurnment will be in West Branch Cemetery, Kettle River.

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.