Edward M. Blackstad

Edward Merle Blackstad was born on August 6, 1942 in Madelia, MN to Peter and Nellie (Sifford) Blackstad. He graduated from St. James High School. Ed met Catherine Olson in the 8th grade. They were high school sweethearts. They married on September 16, 1962 in Butternut, MN. Ed continued his education at Mankato State where he received his Bachelor's degree and Ohio State where he received his Master's degree. Ed started working at the Sleepy Eye High School in 1968 as a physics teacher. He taught over 3,000 students in his career. He retired from teaching in 1999 and then worked part time as the technology expert until 2006. Ed had many hobbies. He was a member of the Lion's Club and Amateur Radio Club with W0KG being his call letters. Throughout his life his hobbies included knife making, bread making, reloading, gunsmithing, photography, wine making, bee keeping and sailing. He enjoyed camping with his family. He loved learning. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Catherine of Sleepy Eye, son, Peter Blackstad of Monticello, daughter, Stacy Blackstad of Eden Prairie, 5 grandchildren, Marcus Blackstad of Monticello, Kierra Blackstad of Los Angeles, CA, Elsa Hauschildt of Minneapolis, David Blackstad of Alexandria and Greta Hauschildt of Eden Prairie. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles (Ruth) Blackstad, James (Joan) Blackstad and sister, Vera (Walt) Duzan. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, January 20, 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 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, MN 217 Brackenridge S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, MN 217 Brackenridge S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 21, 2020 LaSalle Cemetery, LaSalle SW corner of town La Salle, Minnesota, United States 56056 Reception To follow the service in the church basement prior to the burial.