Badger- Raymond Blazek, 84, of Badger, passed away at LifeCare Greenbush Manor in Greenbush, on May 20, 2020.  

Raymond Joseph Blazek was born May 23, 1935 in Barnett Township of Roseau County to Joseph and Rose (Fineis) Blazek.  He briefly attended grade school in Chicago, Ill. and completed his education in rural Roseau County  Schools.  Raymond served with the U.S. Army from July of 1958 to July of 1960 and served with the Minnesota National Guard for one year.  After completing his military service he returned home and farmed for a short time before taking a job as a section worke...