Robert J. Outinen, 83, a resident of Allouez, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock.
He was born on May 19, 1935, in Calumet, to John and Mildred (Johnson) Outinen.
He attended Calumet High School and graduated with the Class of 1954.
After high school, Robert moved to Detroit, while there he worked for 10 years at Burroughs, and 20 years at Formatics. After retiring from Formatics, he began working for CLK Schools. He retired from CLK Schools in 2000.
On October 15, 1955 he was united in marriage to Grace Myntti in Laurium.
Bob enjoyed golfing, gardening, skiing and dancing. He also loved to watch the Calumet Copper Kings football and hockey teams. In his retirement years Bob and Grace enjoyed traveling with Joe and Lenore Enrietti.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Outinen, infant brother Raymond and his granddaughter, Jill Outinen.
Robert was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Laurium, and the Keweenaw Lions Club for 40 years.
He is survived by:
His wife of 63 years: Grace
His sons: Stephen (Sherry) Outinen of Ahmeek
Mark (Mary) Outinen of Kalamazoo, MI
His grandchildren: Kevin (Kim) Outinen of Midland, MI
Joe Outinen at Michigan Tech
Tom Outinen of Kalamazoo
2 Great Grandchildren: Callie & Aiden Outinen of Midland, MI
Brother: Paul (Shirley) Outinen of Tamarack City

2 sisters: Carol Haischer of Laurium
Marcia Outinen of Boston Location
Close friend Joe Enrietti.
And numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral service will be held at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 4:00 pm with Pastor Bryan Lundquist to officiate. Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Burial will take place in the Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials may be given to the Keweenaw Lions Club PO Box 298 Mohawk, MI 49950