Brian Blatnik

Brian P. Blatnik, 76, of Duluth, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home.   Brian was born October 31, 1940 in Winona, MN to Frank and Dorothy Blatnik and they moved to Duluth when Brian was a child.  He graduated from Duluth East and went on to UMD, where he received an educational degree in biology and a master’s degree.  Brian taught biology, anatomy and physiology for 35 years at Duluth Central High School, where he was known as “Mr. B.”, retiring in 1997.  He married the love of his life, Janet Klein on August 19, 1961 here in Duluth.   He began working in construction during the summer breaks, and had projects going throughout his life, including building his home. Brian loved being at the family cabin he helped build on Island Lake, spending time on the pontoon, walking with his wife and the dogs, enjoying time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothy.

Brian is survived by his wife, Janet; their children, Stephen (Ann Marie Curtin) Blatnik, Mark (Kim Whelan) Blatnik, Chris (Lori) Blatnik and Andrea (Brett Wist) Blatnik; grandchildren, Billy, Frank, Brandon, Stephanie, Jamie and Kelly; sister, Barbara Blatnik and his brother, Michael Blatnik.

Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5pm in the Dougherty Funeral Home, where visitation will continue Monday from 1pm to the 2pm service. Memorials are preferred and may be directed to the Duluth Retriever Club, PO Box 3074, Duluth, MN  55803-3074.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral home, 600 E 2 ^nd St. Duluth, (218) 727-3555.