Arne J. "George" Koski's Obituary
Arne J. “George” Koski, age 77, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 17, 2020. He was born November 15, 1942 in Newberry, MI to Arne M. and Lucy M. (Kauranen) Koski. Arne earned his Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Superior and had a successful career as an electrical engineer. On August 14, 1965, he married Peggy J. Seastrom in Muskegon. Arne was an avid reader of all things scientific. He was a tinkerer and could fix anything put in front of him. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Koski; 3 children and 7 grandchildren, Matthew & Heather Koski and their children, AJ and Thomas, Andrew & Tirna Koski and their children, Declan and Elora, Allison Antink Meyer and her children, Liam Antink, Grant Spence Antink and Annika Meyer; 3 sisters, Bette Westgate, Gail (Tom) Hudson, and Maija (Jon) Hayes. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Karl Koski and 1 sister, Elsa Pesch. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2020 at Lakeside Cemetery in Muskegon. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Harbor Hospice Foundation. Arrangements handled by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441. Sign the guestbook online at www.sytsemafh.com
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