Arthur M. Blauzda

Arthur M. Blauzda obituary, Forest Lake, MN

Arthur M. Blauzda

Arthur Blauzda Obituary

Visit the Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service website to view the full obituary.

Arthur Michael Blauzda, age 93, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died Sunday morning, July 20, 2025. As a child being displaced from his homeland in Latvia, during World War II, he found his second homeland in the United States of America. He served in the US Air Force, succeeded in business and finances. He is survived by his deceased wife Rita’s niece, Inese; great niece, Krista; nephew, Victor.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A reception will follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025

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