Obituary of Norman F Riihiluoma

Norman F. Riihiluoma, 80, of Virginia, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born to Charles and Helvi Riihiluoma in 1941 at Moose Lake, Minnesota. He graduated from Cloquet High School, began his electrician apprenticeship at Dunwoody, and later earned his Class A Master Electrician’s License. He married his high school sweetheart Nancy Sireen in 1960 and they enjoyed nearly 61 years together. Norman was creative, adventurous, had sisu and lived out his Christian faith. He was a long-time resident of Lake Vermilion and Kugler Township.

Norman is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Tiina (Lyle) Eidelbes and Lizana Riihiluoma, sons Paul (Lisa) Riihiluoma and Charles (Kirstie Kern) Riihiluoma, as well as 12 grandchildren--Zach and Erinn Eibelbes; Derik Bjorgo, Bret Lunsford, Brittany Hochstetler, Jayden Riihiluoma; Ellie and Isaac Riihiluoma; Seth, Ashley, and Jake Riihiluoma and Dylan Strong--7 great-grandchildren, brother Ray, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, sister-in-law Marilyn, granddaughter Amanda, grandson Robb Eidelbes, and numerous aunts and uncles.

He was a loving, supportive husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be greatly missed. A funeral will be held Friday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Virginia, MN, officiated by Pastor Don Stauty. Condolences can be sent to P.O. Box 403, Tower, MN.