Edwin William Hietikko
Born on November 4, 1929 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Edwin was the second oldest child to Johan Wilhelm HIettiko and Ina Marie Winnurva.
Description
Ed had a stocky build who stood about 5 foot 5 inch in height. He had brown hair and brown eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Siblings:
- Elma Matilda Hietikko
- ida Hietikko
- Lilian Hietikko
Education
Ed graduated from high school.
Religion
Edwin was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Service Years
Sgt Edwin William Hietikko served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Began serving in 1949 and was discharged in 1952. He served as a Link Training Instructor at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Military Service(s): U.S. Marine Corps
Family Years
Married Elizabeth Jane Petrilla on December 5, 1953 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had six children: one boys - Andrew William and five girls - Ann Lillian, Sue Ellen, Mary Elizabeth, Amy Jane and Laura Ellen. Sue Ellen on lived for 6 days before passing away.
The couple would have eventually have ten children;
- Ann Lillian Hietikko
- Sue Ellen Hietikko
- Mary Elizabeth Hietikko
- Andrew William Hietikko
- Amy Jane Hietikko
- Laura Ellen Hietikko
Residences
After his marriage to Betty Jane, the family lived in several houses in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio and rented or owned a total of five houses on the southwest side of the city.
- Lived on 978 Palmyra Road SW
- Lived on 815 Fifth Street
- Lived 1453 Oak Street SW
Working Years
In 1948, Ed started to work for the Warren City Street Department in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served from 1949 to 1952. When he was discharged, he returned to the Warren City Street Department and worked there until he was injured on the job in 1985. He retired as a formen.
During his high school years, he worked at a green house on Ratliff Road, off Summit Street, in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Personal Life
Death
Ed died at home on March 25, 1996 in Saybrook Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was cremated.