Albert Richard Laukkonen, age 85 of Virginia and formerly of Sparta died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the Virginia Convalescent Center. He was born September 19, 1926 in Sparta, the son of Richard and Helen (Puurula) Laukkonen; and was a graduate of Gilbert High School. Albert married Violet Salo in June of 1956 in Virginia and they were longtime residents of Sparta. He was employed by Erie Mining Company and owned his own construction company in Sparta for many years. Albert served in the Army during the Korean War.
Albert is survived by his wife of 55 years: Violet; brother-in-law: Reverend Melvin Johnson of Woodbury, MN; nieces: Kristin Hebrank & Melanie Johnson; grand-niece: Anna Hebrank and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin baby sister: Eleanor and sister: Norma L. Johnson.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 12 Noon until the 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service in the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth. Pastor Joel Rova-Hegener will officiate. Interment will be in the Gilbert Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to United in Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth.
Family Services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Born: September 19, 1926 Place of Birth: Sparta, MN Death: March 14, 2012 Place of Death: Virginia, MN Visitation Tuesday March 20, 2012 , 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. at United in Christ Lutheran Church
Funeral Service Tuesday March 20, 2012 , 1:00 p.m. at United in Christ Lutheran Church
Graveside Services Tuesday March 20, 2012 , 3:00 p.m. at Gilbert Cemetery
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United in Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth, Minnesota