Perkins, MI
Sulo A. Auer, age 96, of Perkins passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba with his loving daughter, Karen by his side.
Sulo was born March 8, 1918 in Ishpeming, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Sanni (Maki) Auer. He attended school at the Rock Country School and the Rock High School. Following high school, Sulo worked in the woods and farmed with his father. On August 20, 1938 he married the love of his life, Helen Lehtovaara. On August 12, 1941 they welcomed their only child, Karen. Sulo continued to farm until 1942, They family moved to Detroit where he worked at a shipyard in River Rouge. Sulo and Helen decided to return to Rock, where they bought a farm. Along with farming, Sulo owned and operated his own dump truck and did construction wherever he could. He eventually went to work for Prepack where he remained for many years until he retired in March of 1981.
Sulo enjoyed music. He even played saxophone in a band at the age of 14. He loved to dance and meet many new friends through all the years. He continued to dance to the age of 96, every Friday at the Amvets. In 1944 Sulo purchased the family camp on Farmers Lake in Little Lake, Michigan. Sulo put lots of hard work in to the camp which is still family owned. Many good times were had there and Sulo enjoyed swimming until the age of 91.
On September 27, 1981 Sulo lost his wife Helen. He was married again a year later to Violet (Beauchamp) Demeuse. Violet preceded him in death on March 8, 2002. He was also preceded by his parents.
Sulo is survived by his daughter, Karen Demeuse of Perkins, three grandchildren, Tony (Vicki) Demeuse of Howell, MI, Tom (Robyn) Demeuse of Perkins and Sherry (Mike) Demeuse-Kossow of Perkins; two great grandchildren, Jason Demeuse of Gladstone and Shelby Demeuse of Howell, MI; 5 step-children and numerous step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Sulo will be laid to rest in the Rock Cemetery in the Spring.
Phil and Virginia Petersen - Gladstone, MI
While Sulo and Vi lived in Westridge, even though they were older than their neighbors they fit right in at the gatherings. Sulo had such a positive attitude and love for life. He and Vi could be seem walking together, always taking time to talk to the kids of the neighborhood. Sulo knew each of them by name. He set a great example for all that got to know him. Our sympathies to all. What a nice man!
Randy Lewis
I worked with the PrePak gang and had a great time,Sulo was a very knowledgeable person to learn from. My sincere condolences to his family.
RIP Sulo
Jeannie (Hadel) Jewell - Rock , MI
So sorry Tom- you told great stories of him! He sounded like a great man! Our thoughts are with you all. Hold on to all of the wonderful memories!!
Tom and Marie Cain - Gladstone, MI
we are saddened by Sulo’s passing. Sulo was our next-door neighbor in Westridge Heights many years ago. our whole family was so fond of he and Vi and their friendliness in the neighborhood. Sulo was so good to our children. We will fondly remember his kindness and sense of humor. May you cherish fond memories of him in this difficult time.