Blaine R. Pyan

Blaine R. Pyan, age 55, of rural Springfield, MN died at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Blaine Rolland Pyan was born on October 9, 1964, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Rolland and Karen (Trebesch) Pyan. Blaine grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School. During high school he started working at the Sleepy Eye Care Center and worked there until 1991. He then worked at Coleman Manufacturing, now called Sanborn Manufacturing, where he was still working. He married Rita Schumacher on September 28, 2002 in Leavenworth. Blaine enjoyed camping, hunting, playing cards, and playing bean bags. He loved to socialize around the campfire with family and friends. He had been active in 4H in his youth and would work church dinners with Rita. Blaine liked to putz around the yard during his off time. Blaine is survived by his wife Rita Pyan, brothers Boyd (Kari) of Jackson, Brad (Paulette) of Nicollet, Mike (Gabe) of New Ulm, sisters; Denise (Don) Lienig of New Ulm, Theresa (Leo) Moldan of Sleepy Eye, Colette Clay of Morgan, many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law; Wayne (Felicia) Schumacher, Calvin (Amy) Schumacher, George (Christine) Schumacher, and sister-in-law Debra (Andrew) Manning. He is preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws Dennis J and Marlys Schumacher. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Monday, March 2, 2020 Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth 30868 Co. Rd. 24 Leavenworth, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, March 2, 2020 Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth 30868 Co. Rd. 24 Leavenworth, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Church of the Japanese Martyrs Catholic Cemetery 30974 Co. Rd. 24 Leavenworth, Minnesota, United States 56085 Reception To be held in the church basement following the interment.