Sunday, November 8, 2009
Obituary notices from Minneapolis, St. Paul and around Minnesota |
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Paul L. Bloom, 70, an Energy Department lawyer who led a Carter administration effort that recovered billions of dollars from major oil companies that had overcharged their customers, died Oct. 9 of pancreatic cancer in Rockville, Md. He lived in Chevy Chase, Md.
Werness, a respected funeral director, was founder of Mr. Basketball Minnesota and loved his community.
Photo right: George Werness
As one of the "Americus Four," he was jailed for trying to register black voters in south Georgia in the 1960s.
Photo right: Zev Aelony
"A kind and generous man," he played for Colts, was a teacher, insurance agent and father of pro golfer Tom.
Photo right: James Lehman
Sample Minnesota's rich history, courtesy of a microfilm archive of newspaper articles, photos and ads dating back more than 130 years.
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