Annie Lehto

Sep 12, 2015

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Annie Eleanore Lehto, passed away on September 12, 2015 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Annie was born on July 13, 1918 to Joseph and Maria “Mary” Bauer on a farm in Greaney, St. Louis County, Minnesota. In 1937, she graduated from high school in Orr, Minnesota. Also in 1937, she married her beloved husband Reno J. Lehto. Annie and Reno had one son, John, the family loved the outdoors; most photos of them are at a lake or hunting and fishing. They once owned a cabin on Island Lake near Duluth, MN. In 1955, Annie lost Reno to cancer. Annie was a former resident of Duluth, Soudan, and Hibbing, MN; and has been a resident of the St. Croix Health Center since 2009, after suffering a serious stroke. In spite of her health problems, she was always ready with a smile and a hug for family, friends and staff. Annie loved to play guitar and sing, especially country music and hymns. She would often entertain others at group homes. She also enjoyed camping with her family, making memories playing guitar and singing around the campfire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reno J. Lehto; grandson, Steven J. Lehto; and six siblings. She is survived by her sister, Agnes Manninen; son, John J. Lehto (Sally); grandson, David G. Lehto (Christine); granddaughters, Laura A. Warner, and Diane V. Lehto; nine great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Annie’s smile and sparkle will be severely missed by all the family and her many, many friends. A private memorial service will be held at the Cullen Crea Funeral Home.