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Alvin Clyde Lamppa, age 83 of Embarrass, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at Carefree Living in Babbitt. He was born October 5, 1934 in Embarrass the son of Axel and Minnie (Hill) Lamppa. He was a graduate of Embarrass High School. Alvin was united in marriage to Janet Seppala on August 14, 1954 in Virginia, MN.

Alvin was the owner/operator of Lamppa's, Inc., and together with his wife, Janet and son, Loren owned the Cold Spot Bottle Shop. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, the Volunteer Fire Department, and bowling leagues in Babbitt and Virginia. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his sons and grandsons playing basketball and football. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, and the cabin life on Birch Lake.

Alvin is survived by his wife: Janet of Embarrass; children: Brian (Liisa) Lamppa of Embarrass, Regan (Brenda) Lamppa of Richfield, MN, and Paula (Corey) Roseth of Mifflinburg, PA; sister: Alice Niemi of Virginia; grandchildren: Aaron (Nancy) Lamppa, Kyle (Sarah) Lamppa, Nicholas Roseth, Nathan (Juliette) Roseth, and Noah Roseth; great grandchildren: Sophia, Lance, Max, and Natalie Lamppa, and Laurel Roseth; step-great-grandson: Alex (Anna) Bee; step- great-great-granddaughter: Avery; and numerous extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Loren; brother: Ernest; and sister: Bertha Niemi.

Alvin Clyde Lamppa, age 83 of Embarrass, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at Carefree Living in Babbitt. He was born October 5, 1934 in Embarrass the son of Axel and Minnie (Hill) Lamppa. He was a graduate of Embarrass High School. Alvin was united in marriage to Janet Seppala on August 14, 1954 in Virginia, MN.

Alvin was the owner/operator of Lamppa's, Inc., and together with his wife, Janet and son, Loren owned the Cold Spot Bottle Shop. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, the Volunteer Fire Department, and bowling leagues in Babbitt and Virginia. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his sons and grandsons playing basketball and football. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, and the cabin life on Birch Lake.

Alvin is survived by his wife: Janet of Embarrass; children: Brian (Liisa) Lamppa of Embarrass, Regan (Brenda) Lamppa of Richfield, MN, and Paula (Corey) Roseth of Mifflinburg, PA; sister: Alice Niemi of Virginia; grandchildren: Aaron (Nancy) Lamppa, Kyle (Sarah) Lamppa, Nicholas Roseth, Nathan (Juliette) Roseth, and Noah Roseth; great grandchildren: Sophia, Lance, Max, and Natalie Lamppa, and Laurel Roseth; step-great-grandson: Alex (Anna) Bee; step- great-great-granddaughter: Avery; and numerous extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Loren; brother: Ernest; and sister: Bertha Niemi.

A visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Monday, November 20 at the Vermilion Funeral Home in Tower. The visitation will continue Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Service at Hope Lutheran Church in Embarrass, MN. Pastor Evelyn Weston will officiate. Interment will be in the Embarrass cemetery.

Memorials are preferred.

Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia. To express condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Facts

Born: October 5, 1934
Place of Birth: Embarrass, MN
Death: November 17, 2017
Place of Death: Babbitt, MN
Occupation: Alvin was the owner/operator of Lamppa's, Inc., and together with his wife, Janet and son, Loren owned the Cold Spot Bottle Shop.
Hobbies: He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his sons and grandsons playing basketball and football. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, and the cabin life on Birch Lake.
Organizations: He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, the Volunteer Fire Department, and bowling leagues in Babbitt and Virginia.

Services Visitation

Monday November 20, 2017 , 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Bauman Vermilion Funeral Home

Tuesday November 21, 2017 , 10:00 AM at Hope Lutheran- Embarrass

Tuesday November 21, 2017 , 11:00 AM at Hope Lutheran- Embarrass