Charles Virgil Loukiainen Obituary
The passing of Charles Virgil Loukiainen of Ypsilanti, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 28, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Virgil Loukiainen to show support.
Though Charles may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Charles touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Emil Loukiainen and Agnes Mary Allen (Kovachich); his wife Yvonne Loukiainen (Race); his son Phillip Race; and his sister Marie Agnes Creps.
He is survived by: his children, Mark Race of Ypsilanti, MI, David Race, Marilyn Pearce (Darryl) of Greenwood, SC and Jonathan Race of Howell, MI; and his sister Margaret Stokes of Ypsilanti, MI. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall (6420 Tuttle Hill Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197).