Blaine Raymond Twinn, 67, passed on April 22, 2024 at his home in Black
River Falls.
Blaine was born September 30, 1956 to Margaret Blackhawk and Raymond
Twinn. He was the grandson of Andrew Blackhawk, for whom American
Legion Post #129 is named. The family lived in Wisconsin for his early
years, eventually moving to Aurora, IL. After graduating from high school
he moved to Milwaukee, where he was involved in various shenanigans
before enlisting the United States Army.
After being honorably discharged from military service Blaine returned to
Milwaukee where he worked in construction and carpentry. He married his
wife with whom he had three children. They later separated. Eventually
Blaine returned to Black River Falls, where he worked as a security guard
for the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Blaine loved hunting, fishing, video games, and working on cars. He
especially loved working on his El Camino and taking his nephews and
other family members for fast—and occasionally scary—rides. Blaine was
proud of his military service. Blaine was a skilled artist, craftsman and
painter, and was known for honoring others with traditional cultural gifts.
Blaine, like many others, had struggles with alcohol addiction during his life.
The family would like to acknowledge this and urge those with similar
issues to seek help for the sake of their families.
Blaine is preceded in death by his parents; his son Blaine Andrew Twinn;
brothers Darrel Seneca, Rodney Twinn, and Gary Twinn.
Surviving Blaine are his sisters Celina Twinn of Milwaukee, and Dawn
(Tony) Newman of Florida/Minnesota; brother Kevin (Yvette) Olson of
Illinois; children Jake Twinn of Michigan and Angela Twinn of Milwaukee;
as well as nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Funeral services for Blaine will be held Monday, April 29, at the Buswell
Funeral Home of Black River Falls; visitation will be held from 10am until
the start of services at noon. Burial will follow at the Decorah Cemetery.
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