May God bless you and your...
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim McGuire
August 30, 2009 | Indian Wells, CA


Bloomington, Minnesota
"Joe" - "Jerry" Age 85, of Bloomington Passed away peacefully on August 20, 2009. Survived by children Kathleen (Wheelock Whitney), Jeannie, Phil (Denise), Camille (John Allison), Anita Balti-erra (Claudio), Joel, Sara Sobhani (Diba), Aimee (Greg O'Dell), son-in-law, Pat Sherman; sisters Lu-ella...
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Tim McGuire
August 30, 2009 | Indian Wells, CA
Anita, Claudio and Austin,
We are so grateful that you shared your Dad and Grandpa with us in Florida when he visited. Your stories are wonderful about yout Dad and Mom and all the balls they attended and how much he loved her and all of you. You are a true example of their love.
We love you and miss you.
The Marryott Family
Mary Marryott
August 30, 2009 | Osprey, FL
Dear Teresa and Luella, I am sorry to hear about Jerome's passing. My brother Jay saw it on the internet here in Ca. and passed it on to me. My sympathy to all the family. Love to you all. Octavia Braun Connolly Livermore Ca.
Octavia Braun-Connolly
August 29, 2009 | Livermore, CA
My deepest condolences to the Blatz family - I knew Joe nearly all my life, and I will always be thankful that his generous letter of recommendation helped offset a less than perfect undergrad transcript when I applied to law school. He was a hero to me and will be missed.
Thene Martin Mernick
(Daughter of Johnnie Martin Chaplinski)
Thene Mernick
August 25, 2009 | Sandy Spring, MD
Dear Sara and Diba,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Judy and Harold Magy
Judy & Harold Magy
August 25, 2009 | St.Paul, MN
To all the children of JVB, I share your loss, and want to extend my deepest sympathy and celebrate the joy of his life well spent. Having had the privilege of being his secretary at the law office and senate, I witnessed the true respect given to him. He had great impact on everyone who knew and loved him. I thank the Good Lord for Joe in my life, and spending a few hours with him this spring. More than anything he valued his children. We are all blessed for having him in our lives.
Johnnie Martin Chaplinski
August 25, 2009 | Middle River, MN
Joel~
My thoughts are with you during this time of sadness and loss. Please accept my sympathy. From all that I have read in these memorial pages, your dad is an amazing man and his legacy remains in the hearts of many.
Take care during this difficult time and know that you and your family are being kept in many prayers.
Liese Tilson
Biomed @ United
Liese Tilson
August 25, 2009 | Saint Paul, MN
Our thoughts are with all of you. Your dad was always special to our mom as she had many fun stories from the days of being his secretary. We're glad they were able to have lunch together with the whole crew from the office one last time. May you have peace and comfort during this time.
-Kim and Brian
The children of Jan Bolduc
Kim Flom
August 24, 2009 | Ely, MN
Aimee et.al. (and w/you Blatz's that is a small army); please accept my heartfelt sympathy and love, to everyone during this difficult time. Jerome V. Blatz, an amazing man, an amazing family.
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~Kahlil Gibran
Bernadette Fons
August 24, 2009 | San Francisco, CA