Larry Blackman

Larry was born in Mitchell, SD to Fred Frances (Schuester) Blackman. After spending 5 years in South Dakota the family moved to St. James, MN. Larry attended school in St. James and graduated from St. James High School. After graduation Larry went on to Culinary School and earned a degree. He was employed by Tony Downs in St. James for a few years, he also worked at various restaurants in Minnesota and Colorado. Larry moved to Duluth, MN in 1975. He was employed by St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth until his retirement in 2004. Larry moved back to the Mankato area after his retirement and lived in Mankato, St. James, Lake Crystal and lastly in North Mankato. Larry was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan who never gave up on them no matter what their season was like. He also loved to watch TV in his favorite recliner. Larry was very quiet and kept mostly to himself, but was always willing to help anybody who asked. Larry was a genuine nice person who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by nephew, Mark (Tammy) Nibbe and children, Tyler and Christina of North Mankato, nieces; Lisa (Jim) Blume and children, Matthew, Colin, Jeremy and Parker of Oviedo, FL and Brenda Nibbe of Apache Junction, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Tuloss. Visitation 9:00 am - 10:00 am Saturday, January 28, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James 906 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:00 am Saturday, January 28, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James 906 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081