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Arnold Frank BLAHA

1920 - 2016

BORN

1920

DIED

2016

Arnold BLAHA Obituary

Dear Father & Grandpa Age 96 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 28, 2016. Son of Emil & Mary (nee Bulera). Preceded in death by wife Dorothy; brother John; and son-in-law Greg Travis. Honored and dearly missed by children James (Mary Catherine "Kay") Blaha, JoEllen Travis, Gerald (Gloria) Blaha & Cindy Blaha (Keith Goetz); 12 grandchildren Matthew, Michael & Timothy Blaha, Scott, Monica, Dan & Maggie Travis, Alex Blaha, Emily Palumbo, Ellen LaRue, Katie & Jenny Goetz; 6 great grandchildren Stella, Lila, Henry, Macie, George, Jack and two more on the way; sister Bernadine Benson; in-laws, Josephine Kusz, Jack Hansen and Virginia Blaha and other family & friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday (October 5) at 10:00 am at CERENITY MARIAN CARE CENTER CHAPEL, 200 Earl Street with visitation one hour before the Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 2, 2016.

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WARREN = CHICK GEBAUER

September 25, 2019

ARNOLD =Was my GODFATHER , he was in the Army with my DAD and my UNCLE LARRY . I know they are in HEAVEN telling old war stories . He was a great person , he is dearly missed ! GOD BLESS CHICK GEBAUER

Kathy Linhoff

October 5, 2016

The loss of a parent is a very sad part of life. The fun and good times you had with your dad will always be with you. I'm sorry for your loss.

Tom and Mary Lundsten

October 5, 2016

Dear Gerry and Gloria and family,

Thinking of you all with love on the passing of your dad and grandpa Arnie, knowing how much he loved you all...

We are keeping you in our prayers as you grieve the loss of this dear man. And grateful that our goddaughter Cheri has been blessed to be part of your family.

Love to the Blaha Family-

Tom and Mary Lundsten

WARREN=CHICK= GEBAUER

October 4, 2016

ARNIE BLAHA FAMILY = I'am sorry I will not be able to attend the visitation WEDNESDAY . I had minor surgery at the U of M today and with the pain medication and drugs I cannot drive . I'am truly sorry ! He will be in Heaven telling war stories with my DAD and Uncle LARRY . He will be missed ! I will visit the grave site at Fort Snelling when my health improves .HIS GODSON CHICK GEBAUER .

Mary Seidel

October 3, 2016

To Arnie' family, Arnie sat at the same table with Fr. Bob Dobihal and me, and we had some good laughs!
Now they can enjoy the Blessing of Eternal Life. Mary Seidel

Mary Rapacz

October 3, 2016

We are sorry for loss and our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you all.

The Rapacz Family

Theresa McPartlin

October 2, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Your parents were dear, and I was so moved by Arnold's grief at Dot's funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

CERENITY MARIAN CARE CENTER CHAPEL

200 Earl Street, St. Paul, MN

Oct

5

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

CERENITY MARIAN CARE CENTER CHAPEL

200 Earl Street, St. Paul, MN

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