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Walter Bloom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 2, 2006.

Walter Bloom, 69, Nickerson, died Friday, June 30, 2006 after a fighting a long battle with emphysema. He was born on Nov. 3, 1936 to Rudolph and Anna (Schubert) Bloom in Nickerson Township where he grew up. Walter attended school in Duquette and later in Askov graduating in 1954. After school, Walter joined the Army and served in Korea. After his enlistment in the Army, Walter lived in Minneapolis before moving to North Dakota where he worked construction as an Operating Engineer Forty Niner and attended Jamestown University graduating with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. After college, Walter moved to Minneapolis where he worked for the Minnesota Department of Revenue as a Field Examiner and later transferred to the Duluth Office where he continued to work for the Minnesota Department of Revenue until retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Moose Lake American Legion and VFW and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Walter truly enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rudolph and Anna Bloom and three brothers: Ray, Ralph, and Marvin. Walter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Lynette; three children, Jay (Lisa) Bloom of St. Cloud, Rick (Indra) Bloom of Eagle River, Alaska, and Lori (Brian) Vannelli of Buffalo; five step-children, Lance Cavanaugh, Daniel Cavanaugh, Paul Cavanaugh, Erin Cavanaugh-Lewis, and Kathleen Allen; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; 9 brothers and sisters, Richard (Norma) Bloom of Cloquet, Anna (Glen) Johnson of Kerrick, Harry (Marilyn) Bloom of Nickerson, Randy (Jim) Van Guilder of Holyoke, Eva Makela of Duluth, Linda (Rick) Hovila of Cloquet, Karen (Jeff) Degerstrom of Finlayson, Loren Bloom of Nickerson, and Lyle (Diane) Bloom of Kerrick; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his dog, 'Coco.' VISITATION:10 until the 11 a.m. services on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake with Pastor Nathan Anderson officiating. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Moose Lake Honor Guard. Cremation will follow the services with private family inurnment in Oak Lake Community Cemetery. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

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July 5, 2006

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Dennis Jackson

July 5, 2006

Rest in peace Walt. I have many memories of Walt's calls to us in St Paul, often straightening us out in tax business matters with excellent humor salted with some good natured gruffiness. And he could give great personal advice too. Before the birth of my daughter, he called in quite a few classic Scandinavian suggestions for names knowing my Irish wife would ignore them. Walt will surely be missed.

Spencer Hjelle

July 5, 2006

I am saddened to hear of Walter's passing. He was such a good man and a teacher to me in my start with the Dept of Revenue. He was truly my idol when we worked together.

He had the smile of Kojak and the sense of humor and wit to match. I am glad he had 14 years of retirement with Lynette. He was so thrilled to go to his land and retire with the early retirement incentive he recd from the state in 1992.

I always enjoyed being around him during and after work. It was never a dull moment when he was around. He always had time for a cup of coffee.

It was so hard to see him carrying the oxygen bottle around with him, but he never complained about it and never lost his smile. I'm glad it didn't burden him too much.

He was truly one in a million.

My deepest sympathy to his family. He will be missed but you had him for a long time and he always lived life to the fullest.

Betty Paschal

July 3, 2006

We are saddened by the news of Wally's death though I know that after his struggle he is in a better place and reunited with those there. We are so glad we had our Bloom/Youngdahl cousin gathering in 2003! Yes, his humor, wit and crispness in quips were his style along with that twinkle in his eye and wonderful smile. Our condolences and love, Betty and Fred Paschal

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Diana Saenger

July 3, 2006

To the Bloom family: Walter and I shared an office in Duluth for my two years in that office. He was a very wonderful person. His quick wit and sage advise left a lasting impression on me. He truly made a difference in the lives of those who knew him. I continue to pass on bits of his wisdom to those that are just beginning their careers with the Department of Reveue. I am sorry for your loss.

"Iam not in the roll of common men".

July 2, 2006

Sonja Overholser

July 2, 2006

To Walter's family: Walter was wonderful person, inside and out. As a HS classmate, I am very proud of what he accomplished in his life. May God Bless you in his memory. Sonja

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