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Roger Blavat Obituary

Blavat, Roger Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Roger passed away on November 24th in Duluth, Minnesota on his 66th birthday. Roger was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Jerry and Eleanore Blavat. He was preceded in death by his father, sister Barbara, and nephew Luke. His memory will be cherished by his mother, wife Leslie of Deer River, MN, daughters Alease Loitz and Amy Gottlieb, and son Ross (Rena). Also survived by grandchildren Ryan (currently stationed in Afghanistan), Todd, Cody, Jared, Cade, Paige, and Lauren, all of Minnesota. Also survived by brothers Greg (Maryann) of Katy, TX, Phil (Lynn) of Waukesha, WI, Paul (Beth) of New Berlin, WI, nephews Todd and Brad and nieces Jennifer, Rebecca, Jessica, and Anne. Roger and Leslie moved from Wisconsin to Minnesota to begin a family business, and to be able to enjoy the MN outdoors. But Roger never left behind his love for Wisconsin, and especially for the Green Bay Packers. He raised an entire family of avid MN Packer fans. More importantly he taught his family to love life, take care of and enjoy each other, laugh out loud, enjoy every day, and persevere through life's ups and downs. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A memorial Service was held in Zimmerman MN on November 29th.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 24, 2013.

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Cade Blavat

February 7, 2018

He was my grandpa, he was the best person ever I love him so much. RIP

Rob Lavigne

October 19, 2016

This note is coming late but I had no idea that Roger had passed. He was a wonderful man. I was new to Minnesota in the early 90's and I met Roger through my job selling pre-press equipment. Roger and Leslie became customers and they could not have been any nicer to a new kid trying to find his way in business and around Minnesota. Roger was always jovial and warm and we would always end up talking fishing and about his beloved cabin (Pokegema?). I also remember the hilarious story about the grouse who adopted him one year. I believe it was featured on Kare11 news. Just a great guy and a kind soul. Can't thank him enough for being a good friend to me all those years ago. God bless all knew and loved him.

deborah p0arkhurst

January 1, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss.
I attended High School with Roger, he was a sweet, fun, wonderful guy...

deborah parkhurst

January 1, 2014

I attended school, and dated Roger...he was a wonderful, fun good hearted guy...I am so sad to hear of his passing~~

December 26, 2013

My condolences to Leslie and family on their loss. It was a great shock to hear of Roger's passing. He was a great school boy friend, and it's a shame we lost contact over the years.
Mike Pennington Bergen, Norway

Chuck and Sandy Koch

December 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you, Leslie, and to your family. We will always remember Roger as a gentle happy person.

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