Broadcast legend, Elmer Aho, has died at age 90 at his home in Gwinn, after a brief illness and surrounded by his family.
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Elmer Aho, who was the host of American Country Gold was on the radio for nearly 30 years.
Elmer retired from broadcasting in 2018 after a very successful career. Listeners and fans all over the world continue to enjoy “Best Of” shows on Saturday night.
Born and raised in the U.P., Aho graduated from Northern Michigan University and started out as an art teacher at Gwinn High School. But after a year of teaching, he decided to try his hand at something else.
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His show “American Country Gold” aired Saturday nights on WJPD-FM and then on WFXD-FM.
With his iconic voice, Aho played country tunes dating back as far as the 1920s. His show consisted of classic country music, “home-spun” stories, and listener requests.
The father of four may have retired from education, but he never stopped learning or teaching others, his children say.
He participated as a big brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
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