Yrjö Putkinen

1878–1935 (age 57)

Biography

Yrjö Putkinen, born in 1878, pursued business with vision and integrity, contributing to the development of commerce and industry in his homeland. His leadership balanced innovation with care for those who worked alongside him.

Putkinen’s resting place in Hietaniemi Cemetery honors a businessperson whose thoughtful stewardship helped shape a more stable future for others.

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