Eino Jutila

Eino Elmer Jutila, age 82, of Fifty Lakes died on Sunday, September 23, 2001 at St. Joseph?s Medical Center in Brainerd. Memorial services will be Friday, September 28, 2001, at 1:30 PM in the new Crosslake Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Roger Grussing officiating. Committal services and interment will be in LeSueur, MN, on Thursday, September 27, with Reverend Kari L. Jutila and Reverend Deanna Reikow officiating. Fellowship and refreshments will follow, at the Presbyterian Church in LeSueur. Arrangements are with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake.
Eino Elmer Jutila was born on November 24, 1918, in Great Scott Township in Britt, MN, to Henry and Evelyn (Haveri) Jutila. He grew up in Britt, and graduated from high school in Buhl, MN. He began attending Virginia Junior College but was drafted for service in the US Army during WWII. He spent his military tour at Oak Ridge, TN. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he resumed his education at the University of Minnesota. In 1949 he graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He met and married his wife of 47 years, Edith Joyce Ostreim Jutila in Golden Valley, MN on September 18, 1953. The family lived in LeSueur, where Elmer worked as a research chemist for Green Giant for 26 years. Following an early retirement, he worked as a consultant for General Mills. He and Joyce moved to their home on West Fox Lake in Fifty Lakes in 1993, and wintered in Sebring, FL. He was a member of the Crosslake Presbyterian Church, serving on their Building Committee. He enjoyed golfing, and was a member of the golf club in Pine River and served on the board of the LeSueur golf course. Elmer loved working with youth, and was a volunteer coach for Little League baseball and basketball and an advisor for Junior Achievement. Deer hunting with his son was important and fun for him. He also enjoyed following the stock market and his investments. He will be remembered as a congenial man, with a great sense of humor.

Eino Elmer Jutila is survived by his wife Joyce; a daughter Kari Lee Jutila of Casselton, ND; a son Jon Eino Jutila of Maple Grove; and a sister Helmi Rekonen of Virginia, MN. His parents, 2 sisters, and a son Erik preceded him in death.

Submitted by: Brenny Funeral Chapel 218-692-5051