Blilie, Loren 85, Chanhassen, MN, was born on February 15, 1938, to Oscar and Ethel (Mortenson) Blilie in Fargo, ND. He died May 25, 2023, at Riley Crossing in Chanhassen, MN. Loren was raised on a farm near Comstock, MN, and graduated from high school in 1955. He later earned a degree from Minneapolis Business College in 1961. That same year, he married Sharon (Nord) in Wolverton, MN, where they then lived and farmed for nearly 40 years. Following Sharon's death in 2003, Loren married Maureen (Erickson) in Stillwater, MN. They made their home in the Twin Cities area until his death. Loren was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his son, Steve; and Maureen's son, Kevin. He is survived by wife, Maureen; children: Jody (Craig) Weckwerth; Nathan (Mary) Blilie; Leah (Kipp) Johnson; Kris (Mark) Spangrud; and Diane Erickson; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and sister, Lois Hoghaug. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., with visitation for one hour before the service, at Faith Lutheran Church, Wolverton, MN. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Guestbook: wrightfuneral.com

Published on June 11, 2023