Blackbird, Arvid Pierre “Butch”

Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Nelces & Hazel; brother, John; sister, Shirley Pepin; brother-in-law Richard Pepin. Survived by significant other, Lois; children, Wayne, Kim, Jane (Jaimie) Holmes, Wendy (Mark) Burbank & Matthew; numerous grandchildren; great-granddaughter; brother, LeRoy (Marge); also other relatives & friends. Butch was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He retired after 30 years at the Ford Motor Co. as a UAW auto worker. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time at the cabin and couldn’t wait for hunting season. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, Nov. 3^rd at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Friday, Nov. 4^th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10 – 11 AM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick Church Cemetery.