Robert E. Mackie

Robert E. Mackie, 81, Superior, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 11, 1930 in Superior to Henry and Ingrid (Miller) Hautamaki.

Bob graduated from the former East High School in 1948. He served in the United States Air Force as a member of the 308th Bomber Wing serving as a tail gunner in a B-29 during the Korean War.

Bob married Delores Lehto on April 24, 1954 in Ironwood, MI and celebrated fifty-seven years of marriage.

He was employed at Cargill Grain Elevator.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He loved bowling, trapping, running and gardening.

In addition to his wife Delores, Bob is survived by two sons, Kevin (Sheila) Mackie, Brule, WI, Kerry Mackie, Hawthorne, WI; two daughters, Kim (David) Kulas, Superior, Karla (Roy) Langford, Poplar, WI; ten grandchildren, Tara, Jill, Jari, Sarah, Sophie, Maija, Paul, Alexandra, Daniel and Halie; one great-grandson, Adam; one sister, Daphne Hansen, Superior and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Henry Mackie and one sister, Ruth Heino.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Superior. Pastor Patrick Ziems will officiate.

Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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