Allan “Al” J. Blaschko
Allan J. Blaschko, 69, of Arcadia, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, December 6, 2023.
Allan was born to Harold and Irene (Dailey) Blaschko, July 8, 1954, in St. Peters, MN. Al married Karen Platteter at Christ Lutheran Church, Arcadia, September 6, 1985. They had three children: Jenny (John) Luethi, Joey Blaschko and Jason Blaschko, and one grandson, Joel Luethi.
In 1955, the Blaschko family moved from Le Center, MN to Arcadia and started a family business, later known as Blaschko Enterprises. Allan graduated from Arcadia High School in 1972. He then continued his education at Winona Technical School for small engine repairs. He had a real knack for keeping office machinery and small engines running! Al was very active in the Arcadia Snow Riders, and enjoyed four-wheeling, snowmobiling, camping and hunting with his sons and grandson.
Allan is survived by his wife, Karen; children: Jenny (John) Luethi and Jason Blaschko, all of Arcadia; grandson, Joel; brothers: Chuck (Jo) of Arcadia and Dave (Shelby) of Independence; sisters: Lori (Tom) Herbert of Prior Lake, MN and Lisa (Bob) Guza of Independence; sisters-in-law: Janice Blaschko of Arcadia, Judy (Lenny) Mettlach of Watertown, Joan Dettloff of Arcadia, and Gayle (Steve) McDonald of Winona; brother-in-law, Dave (Ann) Platteter of Arcadia; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Al was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; in-laws; son, Joey; brothers: James, Dale and Gordon; and brother-in-law, Paul Dettloff.
Allan lived for socializing and had a positive attitude to the end! He will be missed by many and forgotten by none!
Family and friends were welcomed for visitation Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, with a public prayer service that began at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life followed at Newcomb Valley Inn, rural Arcadia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Al’s honor may be donated to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. To express condolences to his family online, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.
