Jason Thomas Blowers, 40, of Austin, Minn., died at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Jason Thomas Blowers was born September 25, 1972, in Minneapolis to Michael and Charlene (Heimer) Blowers. He also had a sister, Jenny, who will never forget sitting and talking with him even though she could never get a word in. He graduated with honors from Riverland Community College with an industrial maintenance degree. Jason also worked at Streaters. He was the proud father of four children: Ryan, Calin, Brodi and Olivia.

Jason loved going to the movies and going on bike rides with the kids. He was an avid fan of the Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed giving people crap and if you ever needed to know something, he was the one to ask. He always gave his mother a hard time about being a democrat and he always talked about the military with his father and Uncle Paul.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa Cletus Heimer, grandma Marcella Heimer, grandma Beverly Blowers and nephew Christian.

Jason is survived by his children, Ryan Carstens, Calin Blowers, Brodi Blowers and Olivia Blowers; grandsons, Daniel and Michael; dad, Mike Blowers; mom, Charlene Blowers; sister, Jenny Beckel (Steve); nieces, Whitney Blowers, McKenzie Beckel; nephew, Quinton Grimley; great-niece, Kaya Ackland; significant other, Patsy Koontz; Patsy’s sons, Michael Koontz, Daniel (Carrie) Koontz; Patsy’s daughter, Maggie Oleson; ex-wife, Kris Blowers; grandpa, Raymond Blowers; aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Father Raul Silva officiating. Visitation will be on Monday morning for one hour before the service. Honorary bearers will be Ryan Carstens, Calin Blowers, Brodi Blowers, Olivia Blowers, Jenny Beckel, Peter Merten, Nick Heimer, Paul Pawluk, Troy Leeper, Tony Merten, Steven Bahl, Becky Finney, Lora Youngmark, Tiffany Farrell and Brandy Dirksen.