Reuben Samuel Aho

Reuben Samuel Aho & Anita Louise (Mattinen) Aho Reuben Samuel Aho, age 95, passed away on June 16, 2026, and his beloved wife, Anita Louise (Mattinen) Aho, age 91, passed away on June 20, 2026, both in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Reuben was born January 21, 1931, in Gay, Michigan, to Samuel Victor Vähä-Aho and Hilda Aliisa (Erikkila) Aho. Anita was born June 11, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George Adolph Ferdinand Mattinen and Bertha Marie (Pirttinen) Mattinen. Reuben and Anita were united in marriage on April 19, 1957, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in faith, family, and devotion. Together they built a life centered on love and commitment, sharing 68 years of marriage and creating a lasting legacy through their family and their love for the Lord. Reuben graduated from Houghton High School in 1948 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1953. Anita graduated from Esko High School in 1953 and went to school in Saint Paul to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their shared Midwestern roots and strong Christian values shaped their lives and the generations that followed. They are lovingly remembered by their sons, Bradford Samuel Aho of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and Erik William Aho (Cynthia) of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. They were proud grandparents and great-grandparents. Their family includes Dr. Amber Joy (Aho) Holt and her husband, Will Holt, and their daughter, Eleanor Sloane Holt (8); Austin Samuel (Aho) Adesso; and Anne Elizabeth (Aho) Pantzke and her husband, Joshua Pantzke, and their children, Afton Adele (8), Mackinac Jack (5), and Blakely Anne (3). Their legacy lives on through the generations who cherish their memory. Reuben was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Alice (Aho) Krouse and Sisko Aho. Anita was preceded in death by her siblings, Chester Howard Mattinen, Rodney Mattinen, Dorine (Mattinen) Grubb, and Audrey (Mattinen) Krutzig. Reuben and Anita will be remembered for their enduring faith, quiet strength, and the deep love they shared with each other and their family. Their life together stands as an example and testament to commitment, perseverance, and grace. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." - 2 Timothy 4:7-8 A joint funeral will be held at Plymouth Lutheran Church - 11015 Old County Road 15, Plymouth, MN 55441 on June 30th, 2026. Visitation is at 10:00 AM an funeral service at 11:00 AM with lunch following at the church. A burial service will be held at 4:00 PM, at Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church Cemetery - 25 Church Road, Esko, Minnesota 55733. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie 952-975-0400

Reuben Samuel Aho

January 21, 1931 - June 16, 2026

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