Philip Leon Hakala, age 84, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at Country Terrace under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Phil was born on March 31, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Eino and Vienna (Luhtala) Hakala. He was the youngest of three boys in the family. Phil was a graduate of Tripoli High School. He was married to Janice Schweke on April 19, 1958 in Brantwood. Phil proudly served our country with the United States Army.
Phil shared his love of the outdoors, especially camping and fishing, with his children. He loved spending time at the Brantwood Co-op Park on Somo Lake. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and beamed with pride when his great-grandchildren visited.
Phil is survived by Janice and four of his five children – Brian (Dani) Hakala of Tomahawk, Keith Hakala (Mary) of Tomahawk and Fond du Lac, Lynn Hakala of Parker, Colo., and Vernon (Becky) Hakala of Rhinelander. He is further survived by seven grandchildren – Alyssa, Brandon, Zac, Jeremy, Meg, Zoe, and Dom; and seven-great grandchildren.
Phil is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Eddy and Ray, and his daughter, Lori Laaksonen.
A memorial service will be planned for summer 2022.
Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Tomahawk, is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.