Blakstvedt, Alvin V. "Butch" Of Watertown, MN passed away on November 30th at Fairview Southdale surrounded by his loving family. Butch was a 25 year plus, Lifetime member of Operating Engineers Local 49. He had a passion for old cars, loved helping family and friends with all sorts of construction projects, and spent many winters exploring and enjoying Arizona with Bev. His wonderful smile and big heart will be missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anfin & Sonja (Norgard) Blakstvedt and brother-in-law, Virgil Logelin. He will be deeply missed by his loving partner and best friend, Bev Schroeder; sister, Sonja Logelin; brothers, John (Linda) Blakstvedt & Richard (Karen) Blakstvedt; cousins, Jack and Joyce Farness; many nieces, nephews & friends. Special thanks to Fairview Southdale Cardiac ICU staff. Celebration of life will be Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364 1:00pm4:00pm. Private graveside service. Memorials are preferred to American Heart Association.

Published on January 1, 2023