Arthur Blom

Arthur Blom age 89 of Sebeka, MN died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Arthur Blom was born to Jacob and Anna (Ruokangas) Blom on December 19, 1920 in Sebeka, MN where he was raised and attended Sebeka Public School. On October 17, 1942 he enlisted in the Army, he served during World War II and was honorably discharged on November 2, 1945. When he came back home Art was united in marriage to Lillian Lindula on March 30, 1946. This union was blessed with three sons and one daughter. Art worked as an Auto Body Mechanic in the auto industry. They lived in California until 1956 when they moved back to Minnesota. He retired in the late 1970’s. His warm smile and welcoming wave from his rocking chair on the porch will be sadly missed on the main street of Sebeka. Art was a member of Laestadian Lutheran Church of Menahga, MN. Art is survived by his wife Lillian Blom of Sebeka; one daughter Jacqueline Perius and her husband Jay of Verndale, MN; one son Johnny Blom and his wife Mary of Little Falls, MN; one brother Elmer Blom and his wife Charlene of Fresno, California; ten grandchildren: Stephanie, Jennifer, Jayson, Jacob, Kimberly, Johnny Jr., Keith, Alecia, Michael and Eric, fifteen great-grandchildren: Kirsten, Owen, Ethan, Jordon, Ashley, Brandon, Sadie, Emily, Zachary, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth, John, Eric, Tyler and Lily. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Anna Blom, two sons, Louie and Jim Blom, one grandson, four sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Sunday, October 24, 2010 with prayer service at 6:00 PM at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Laestadian Lutheran Church of Menahga with John Bloomquist and Ron Honga officiating. Ben Huhta will serve as organist. Congregational hymns are “Here as a Flick’ring Candle,” “Oh, What Bliss, beyond all measure,” and “The Shore of Peace and Beauty.” Cemetery hymns are “Stars are all kindled” and “Brief life is here our Portion.” Honorary Pallbearers are all of the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Active Casketbearers are Jacob Perius, Jayson Perius, Michael Blom, Eric Blom, Johnny Blom Jr. and Jamie Carlson. Berg Nylund American Legion Post 456 of Sebeka, MN will provide Military Honors. Interment will be at Haycreek Cemetery.