Arthur Raymond Tuomala Obituary
We announce the death of Arthur Raymond Tuomala of Rolla, North Dakota, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 99. Arthur will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Tuomala and Wilhelmina Tuomala (Tapanila); his wife Lillian Tuomala; his brothers, William Tuomala Jr., Ernest Tuomala, Reino Tuomala and Wilfred Tuomala; and his siblings-in-law, Art Parvey, John Kangas, Glenna Tuomala, Lydia Kangas and Delores Gottsman.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Tuomala (Julie Ohm) of Rolla, Deborah Wallace (Jeff) of Rolla and Jon Tuomala of Rolla; his grandchildren, Corissa Schnell (Mike) of Rochester, MN, Jessica Restad (Cory) of St. John's, FL and Linnea Wallace (Craig Divine) of Overland Park, KS; his great grandchildren, Madden Schnell, Medora Schnell, Rhett Restad, Reagan Restad, Micol Divine, Lucas Divine and Sadie Divine; his siblings, Jean Parvey of Anoka, MN and Marvin Tuomala of Westminster, CA; and his siblings-in-law, Don Gottsman of Detroit Lakes, MN, Jean Tuomala of Perth, ND, Connie Tuomala of Mankato, MN and Marian Tuomala of Coon Rapids, MN. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church (609 9th Ave NE, Rolla, ND 58367).
Family requests no flowers. Memorial Donations preferred to the Finnish Cemetery, Rolla Fire Department or donors' choice.
