Gerald Blekestad Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-02-04T19:00:00
End: 2024-02-04T21:00:00
Location: New Ulm South Chapel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Blekestad (New Ulm, Minnesota), born in Saint James, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 78, on January 28, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Evan Blekestad and Bessie Blekestad; and his sisters, Bernice (Orvis Lilleodden) and Carole (Duane Marstone). He is survived by: his wife Linda Blekestad of Hanska. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes

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Feb 04

Visitation

New Ulm South Chapel
600 S Broadway St, New Ulm, MN 56073

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Feb 04

Memorial service

New Ulm South Chapel
600 S Broadway St, New Ulm, MN 56073

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