Albert Blasing

Funeral Services for Albert Blasing, age 80, of Wheaton, Minnesota will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Thomas Olson officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson with special music provided by Peggy Corey. Pallbearers will be Adam Luebke, John Schurke, Adam Wilson, Aaron Julson, Nolan Wilson, Larry Luebke, Steve Fischer, Derek Anderson and Tim Luebke. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Traverse County Highway Department. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, May 21st from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton. Military Rites will be provided by the Merton Dale American Legion Post #80. Albert Richard Blasing was born on September 10, 1932 in Herman, Minnesota to Martin and Seani (Frey) Blasing. He attended school in Herman graduating from Herman High School in 1950. Albert was united in marriage to Jean Rustand on July 6, 1953 in Wendell, Minnesota. Albert entered United States Army on February 11, 1953 and served until his honorable discharge on January 21, 1955. For his service he received the National Defense Service Medal. Albert returned to Wheaton where he worked for the Traverse County Highway Department. Following his retirement from Traverse County he worked for Morris Sealcoat. Albert served on the Wheaton School Board, American Legion Post #80, Wheaton Community Hospital Board and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Council. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, spending time at the lake and spending time with family. Albert passed away Sunday morning May 19, 2013 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton. Albert is survived by his wife Jean of Wheaton; children: Mike (Cindy) Blasing of Wheaton; Laurie (Larry) Luebke of Albert Lea, Minnesota; Sara (John) Blasing of Richfield, Minnesota; Kathy (Bruce) Anderson of Eagle River, Alaska; grandchildren: Jessie (Adam) Wilson of Wheaton; Jenny (Aaron) Julson of Sanford, Florida; Tim (Laura) Luebke of Eagle River, Alaska; Adam (Heather) Luebke of St. Paul, Minnesota; Derek (Annie) Anderson of Eagle River, Alaska; Annah Anderson of Eagle River, Alaska; great-grandchildren: Nolan and Zoey Wilson; Landon and Brynn Luebke; Bodi and Bram Anderson; Zachary Julson. Albert was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Diz and Henry.

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Visitation

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

• Tuesday, May 21, 2013
• 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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• 605 10th Street North
  Wheaton, MN 56296

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Funeral Service

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

• Wednesday, May 22, 2013
• 11:00 AM
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• 605 10th Street North
  Wheaton, MN 56296

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