Robert Michael Kainu

Robert Michael Kainu, 81 of Cloquet passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born to Robert and Rose Kainu in Cloquet. He graduated from Brookston High School in 1956 and started working for Northwest Paper in 1957 until his retirement in 2000 from Potlatch. He later worked for 18 years at Cloquet Transit. Bob married Julie Aronson in 1987. Bob was an avid golfer and a member of the Black Bear Golf Course where the "Bobbsy twins " played regularly. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, John; brother-in-law, Ahti Kantonen; and two nephews, John and Brian Kainu. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julie; sister, Aino Kantonen of Cloquet; half-brothers, Art (Jan) Maki of Saginaw and Howard (Nancy) Maki of Duluth; his mother-in-law, Doris Aronson of Duluth; brother-in-law, Steve Aronson of St Cloud; and several nieces and nephews. Per Bob's request, there will not be a service. Letters and cards of condolence may be sent to the family c/o Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet, MN 55720 To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.