Robert A. Noponen

Robert A. Noponen age 76, of Painesville passed away Thursday April 11, 2013 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord. He was a life long resident of the area. He was born in November 11,1936 in Painesville to Matti and Eili Margit Noponen. Mr. Noponen was the owner of Bobs Tractor Work and drove trucks for Matlack Trucking He also was a bus driver and did janitorial services for the Painesville School System. He served in the U.S. Airforce from 1952-1956 He was proud of his Finnish Heritage and was a member of the Finnish Heritage Musuem in Fairport Harbor, VFW Post 7754 in Fairport and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors are his wife Janet, Sons Andrew R.(Sherry) Noponen, Robert B. Noponen, Mac A. (Brandy) Noponen Grandchildren, Amber, Nicholas, Keith, Kevin and Jenny. 8 Great Grandchildern. Sister Jane (Frank) Perrinacci. Preceded in death by Parents, brothers Martin and David, Son Brian, and sister Elizabeth. Calling Hours will be 5 - 8 PM Wed. at the Potti Funeal Home 1009 Mentor Ave. Funeral Service will be 11;00 am Thursday at Immanuel Luthera Church 325 Sixth Street Fairport Harbor,