Comments on: John Joseph Blotkamp https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/ Assisting the Montana communities of Helena, East Helena, Townsend, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Clancy & Lincoln Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:03:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Tracie Grimm https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473564 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473564 To John’s Family
John was truely a caring, compassionate, kind, exceptional man. I only knew John through his appraisal business, but whenever he would come in with questions the day was a little brighter when he left. John always had the time for a friendly hello and how are you doing. He will truely be missed by all of us that he worked with. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. Hold to those memories and he will never be far away. In sympaty Tracie Grimm

]]> By: Chris Otto https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473581 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473581 I met John when we both worked for “The Man”. He was a wonderful mentor and without his help, I’m not sure I’d be where I am today. I remember countless minutes (on our breaks of course) of cribbage games where he usually beat us. My sympathies go out to his family and fiancee where you will be kept in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris

]]> By: Amy Anderson https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473580 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473580 My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. John was a very special man indeed, a true example of a life lived with purpose. No surprise he was the favorite!

]]> By: Priscilla Blotkamp Taylor https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473579 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473579 So sad to hear abpout John. My prayers and sympathies to you all.

]]> By: Laurie Croskrey Blue https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473578 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473578 Woodshop at Great Falls High, he should have been one of the teachers. I remember John always had a smile on his face and laughing with Paul Robinson. They were always laughing. 🙂 We will miss you John Blotkamp.

]]> By: Victoria Monteleone https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473577 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473577 I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength in this time of sorrow.

]]> By: Charity Rowsey https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473576 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473576 Jan Martineau and Tom McGree,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

]]> By: Roxann Jung (Etzel) https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473575 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473575 Bruce, Patty, Tuck, Jan, Susan, Betty & your families. I’m saddened by the loss of John. John will always have a special place in my heart. He was a kind, caring, and special person. I’m sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

]]> By: Peggy Thelen https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473574 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473574 I am so very sad to hear of John’s death. John & I went all through school together here in Great Falls, starting at St. Gerard’s. Although we didn’t stay in close touch over the years, we shared good stories and laughs when we did see each other, the last time at our 30th high school reunion in July of 2009.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

]]> By: Jack & LeeAnn Berry https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473573 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473573 We both met John freshman year at the U of M. We all enjoyed stories of being raised in large families. John was always kind and quick with a smile, hand shake or a hug. As maybe it was meant to be, we had a wonderful visit at the Windbag in Helena the Friday evening before his passing. Our parting words were about getting together again soon. So, my friend, we will get together again. May many blessings be upon you and upon all of those who are hurting now as you had to move on more quickly than we can now understand.
Love and Sympathy,

Jack and LeeAnn Berry

]]> By: Gina Mathis https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473572 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473572 I am so sorry to hear about John. He was a great guy and I loved his wonderful smile and great hugs every time I saw him.

He will be missed by all of us left behind.

]]> By: Ann Peterson https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473571 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473571 I met John (and Jan) on a ski trip to Salt Lake City. Joined them for their first sushi dinner. Have since seen John every winter at Showdown. I knew after that first dinner I had met a special man. His love for his family was evident right away. He only reinforced my opinion every time I saw him. His deep commitment to friends and family, his love of the outdoors. his interest in woodworking, his commitment to his work and his delightful smile were all shared freely. My deepest condolences to the entire Blotkamp and Jan. The community has suffered a great loss.

]]> By: John Bulger https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473570 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473570 Blotkamp clan,

I’m so sorry for your loss. John was one of the good ones. From grade school knocking around to fishing Belt Creek together to playing squash in Helena and tipping a beer after, John was the pinnacle of good company and humor and kindness.

I am greatly saddened by his death, but glad that I could be considered his friend.

]]> By: LINDA SAGE https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473569 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473569 jan,betty,tuck and all of the family my thoughts are with you all so sorry. i miss you all hope to see you all soon. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

LOVE LINDA & JACK SAGE

]]> By: Patrick O'Brien https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473568 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473568 I was shocked and saddened to learn of John’s passing. I knew him from High School and MSU. He was a genuine “stand-up” guy, completely unpretentious and always quick with a smile and an encouraging word for others. Too soon gone from this world, I feel fortunate to have counted him as one of my friends.
The memory of a good person is a blessing. I hope that cherished memories of John will help you through this difficult time.

]]> By: Kerisa Armstrong https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473567 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473567 To the McGree Family and Jan Martineau,

I never realized the connection between you all until I read the beautiful write up in the IR today, but please know that we are holding you up in prayer. Although I only met John in passing at the movie theater with Jan Martineau a time or two, I can tell he was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. God bless you and may He comfort you with your sweet memories.

Sincerely,
The Armstrongs
Josh, Kerisa, Jadyn, Laurynn, John and Brady

]]> By: Timm Goettel https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473566 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473566 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John was an incredible person and I will never forget him.

]]> By: Ann Ryan Druce https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473565 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473565 To the Entire Blotkamp Family,
I was so very saddened to learn of John’s passing. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. John will be smiling down upon all of you with his infectious grin. Go sit by the creek, and let your hearts be filled with the joy he brought you all.
You are all in my prayers.
Ann Ryan Druce

]]> By: Barbara Nye https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joseph-blotkamp/#comment-473582 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=576#comment-473582 the obit was beautifully written and perfectly described John as I remember him – he had a great heart and soul. I was out of town and heard of the funeral too late to attend and am so sorry for that – but please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for a loss too large to imagine.

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