Frank J. Kongas

Frank J. Kongas, 68, of Oulu, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, following a short illness. He was born in Ashland, Wis. on Sept. 3, 1944 to Frank and Aileen (Rautio) Kongas.

He was first employed as a carpenter at Wille Construction in Superior and later as a self-employed carpenter. In later years, he worked for auctioneers Stan Evavold and Brent Loberg and also the Tri-County Corridor Commission as a groomer.

Frank's favorite activity was pouring cement, and he could be counted on to show up at a pour with his truckload of tools and his ever present "Thermos" thermos of coffee.

Frank is survived by his son Frank Hietala, daughter, Jean Hietala and their mother, Rose Hietala; his longtime companion, Barbara Clinton; her daughter, Terri (Tom) Rozell and son, Scott (Dolly) Clinton and their children; his sister Rachel (Melvin) Raivala; nephew Jeff (Lydia) Raivala; great-nephew, Blake Raivala; his uncle, Carl (Marge) Rautio and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two nephews, Todd and Grant Raivala and a great-niece, Alyssa Raivala.

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

According to Frank's wishes, there will be no public services.

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