LERUD, WILLLIS D.
Age 72 of Blaine, after a long, courageous battle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, Willis & LaVonne; brothers, Gary, David & Roger. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Janice; daughters, Angela (Richard) Blaser & Natalie (Shorty) Forrest; grandchildren, Jessica Blaser (fiancé Josh Pitts), Jared (Jade) Blaser, Nolan Forrest, Makenna Forrest; great-grandchildren, Avery, Arianna, Addison, Garrett & Tate; sister, Cheryl (Richard) Hyde; mother-in-law, Leona (Lou) Spiering; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Willis was a member of the US Army and served in Vietnam. His family was his passion and he enjoyed woodworking. A Celebration of his life will be held at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH BLAINE CHAPEL (107th Ave. NE & Hwy. 65) Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at 3 PM with visitation one hour prior and reception to follow. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.