February 19, 1921 - May 6, 2014
Emil B. Mattila, age 93, of Richfield. Retired Pipe Fitter/Welder local 539. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice; and daughter, Sharon Morrow. Survived by daughters, Suzanne (John) Pederson, and Sheila (Michael) Flanders; son, Richard (Elaine) Mattila; son-in-law, Ed Morrow; grandchildren, Edward Morrow, Laura (Greg) Nielsen, Allison (Christian) Schiff, Michael (Melissa) Pederson, Lucas Pederson, Ryan Hochbrunn, Joshua Flanders, Mark Flanders, Katie (Bo) Bjorlie, Adam Mattila, Emily Mattila, and Sam Mattila; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Tyyne Sarri, Albert (Caroline) Mattila, Mae (Ed) Dorma; and special friend, Ardyce Hlavac.