William J. "Bill" Korpela
Sr., 52, of Ironwood, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Ironwood.      He was born Aug. 19, 1958, in Ironwood, son of
the late Donald and Lorraine (Aho) Korpela, and attended local
schools.      Bill worked in the woods for most of his life.
He enjoyed spending time at camp with his kids and grandchildren.      Surviving are a son, William Jr. (Joey
Cvengros), Ironwood; four daughters, Annie (Myron) Bloshenko, Neenah, Wis.,
and Becky (Phil) Aho, Tammy Korpela (Joe Anderson), and Brooke Wiitanen ( fiance
Justin Recla), all of Ironwood; three grandchildren, Gavin Bloshenko, Alex
Korpela, and Cooper Aho; two brothers, Arthur and Marvin (Sharon), both of
Ironwood; two sisters, Judy (David) VanderBloomen, Lena, Wis., and Karen (Roger)
Bjork, Upson, Wis.; his former wife, Julie Sertich, Ironwood; and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.      Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in
death by a sister, Donna Kulak, on Feb. 24, 2001; and a nephew, Nathan
Langdon.      As per his wishes, cremation has taken
place.      A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held
Sunday, June 12, from noon until ? at his son Bill Jr's residence at 155 W. Ash
St. in Ironwood.      Online condolences may be given to Bill's
family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements were with McKevitt-Patrick
Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.