Milford L. “Mutt” Blum, age 69, previously a longtime resident of Mill Village, died at his home in Waterford on Friday, August 7, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Warren, PA on May 19, 1946, he was a son of the late Walter and Rita Streets Blum. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Mae Millett, whom he married October 10, 1964.
Milford started his career in 1967 as a heavy equipment operator in the Operating Engineers Local 66 Union. He was appointed as Business Agent in 1982 and remained in that role until his retirement in 2003. He was also an elected official of their Executive Board.
After retiring, Mutt became an avid gardener and landscaper, and a fulltime “Poppy” to his eight grandkids – Erik, Scout, Jazzy, Michaella, Porscha, Garrett, Ainsley, and Luke. He enjoyed anything outdoors like hunting with his sons and grandchildren, going to camp, and spending the last two summers at Sparrow Pond Campground in Waterford.
Mutt will be remembered by many for his generosity and strong beliefs.
Family members include his wife, Rhonda; three children- Mike Blum and wife Beth of Mill Village, Kim Risjan and husband Ricky of Waterford, and Chris Blum and wife Tawnia of Union City; his eight grandchildren; a brother Ernie Blum and wife Carol of Tionesta, PA; two sisters- Peggy Timko of Pleasantville, and Pearl Metzler and husband Emery of Edinboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Milford will be reunited in heaven with his parents, his brother Carl Blum, and many dear friends.
Family and friends may gather at Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place there Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with burial following at LeBoeuf Cemetery.
Oh my dear Rhonda, I so wanted to be there for you at this difficult time. Mutt was such a great person in so many ways! I’m glad he was able to go on to the next world on his own terms.
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the weeks to come.
Love ya
Mary
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. At times the grief maybe overwhelming. Our Heavenly Father gives us these reassuring words at Isaiah 41:10 It says: “He (Jehovah God) will strengthen you and He will fortify you and take you by His right hand of righteousness.” May you have peace knowing others are thinking of you.
We were so sorry to hear the bad news. We really did enjoy the visit a couple of years ago and wish we could have gotten to Pa. more often. Mutt was a great friend and I have so many good memories of all the good times we had. The Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we won’t be able to come up we have Dr. appointments. Rhonda please keep in touch.
We Love You,
Jay and Faye
My deepest condolences to Rhonda, Mike, Chris, Kim and their families. I was truly saddened to hear about Mutt. Mutt was a positive influence in my life and the whole Blum family treated me like I was family. I will miss him but certainly never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Rhonda and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. May God be with you all doing this trying time.
God Bless you all,
Linda.
Just wanted to tell you how much we have enjoyed being a part of your Loving caring family.. Have enjoyed so much Love , Laughter, and Memories over the years with all of you.. I am so Happy that you were able to make Mutt’s last wishes possible, He knew what he asked of all of you was a lot but he also knew that you all would do everything in your power to make it happen and all come together and you did.. Just as you will all continue to band together, and keep each other going, and you will all be able to thrive, and survive of off all of the strength and Love that you all have as a family… Love and God Bless To All of You…