CMSgt (Ret) Jerome A. Blazevic, of New Duluth, MN completed this life on Monday, August 21, 2017 after 91 years of selfless service to inestimable numbers of people and the nation. He was born on August 25, 1925 to Victor and Agnes (Kreminski) Blazevic. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 10 1945 and was trained as an infantryman. Though he arrived in Europe after the end of hostilities, Jerome volunteered to serve an additional 18 months. His notable duties included driving lawyers to the Nuremburg Trials from his station in Bremerhaven. After his return, he worked as a foreman at Diamond Tool and Horseshoe until 1954 when he joined the 148th Fighter Wing as a Medical Technician, until his retirement in 1985. Jerome was asked to provide his expertise at the Pentagon and NCO Academy. While a member of the 148th Fighter Wing, he was heavily involved with the Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association, serving as MNGEA’s 2nd State President from 1972-1973.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug., 25th at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 610 99th Ave. West, Duluth, MN. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Superior, WI. Military honors will be accorded by the Duluth Honor Guard.
Jerome touched thousands in the many positions in which he served. Memorials will be shared among the many organizations that were important in his unselfish life of service to those around him. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807.
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