Background
Mannisto, Ralph Axel was born on March 23, 1919 in Phoenix, Michigan, United States. Son of Gust and Hilda (Huhta) Mannisto.
WWII Army Air Force
Mannisto, Ralph Axel was born on March 23, 1919 in Phoenix, Michigan, United States. Son of Gust and Hilda (Huhta) Mannisto.
Private studies in Violin, 1931—1933. Student, Detroit Conservatory Music, 1947—1948. Student, Detroit Institute Museum Arts, 1949.
Private student in Violin, Carl Christensen, Rochester, New York.
With special service shows World World War World War II. Private teacher, 1934—1983. With Burroughs Corporation, 1947—1956.
Active preserving Finnish and Scandinavian Music Heritage, from 1960. Performer Northvill Ethnic Festival, Michigan. Corporal United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Strong in his faith knowing that Jesus is Lord and Savior
Member of Detroit Finnish Summer Camp Association, Finnish Center Association, Detroit Federation Musicians.
Married Ruth Edna Siira, March 29, 1948. Children: Keith, Dennis, Eliisa, Mark.