George was born to Gilbert and Alma (Anderson) Bloomquist April 22, 1935, in Grand Marais MN. George graduated Grand Marais high school in 1953. His class was the first one in the new school and carried the books from the old school library to the new library. He started his logging career working with Don Palmer at his small sawmill. He was drafted and inducted into the Army April 1, 1958. He spent most of his time overseas in Germany. His duties there included guarding the concentration camp at Dachau after it was liberated. He returned home as an early release overseas returnee March 22, 1960. Upon his return he joined his father and brothers in their logging and sawmill operation until 1985. He married Florence Lou Bockovich on November 21, 1964. They had four children Clark, Mark, Elizabeth and Tressie. After retirement he joined Florence on the mail route which they continued until her retirement 2023. After a long battle with dementia, he entered eternal life on January 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife Florence (Bockovich), sons Clark (Linda), Mark and daughter Tressie (Nader). Grand children Ryan, Dillon and Dustin. Brother Jonny (Carol) Sister-inlaws Sharon Bloomquist and Loretta (Giedd) and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by His parents, infant brother Lennart, infant daughter Elizabeth, brother David and sisters Thelma Pokorny, and Shirley (Kokal)- McElevey. There will be a celebration of life and committal service at 3pm on April 22, 2025 at the cabin 232 Bloomquist Mountain Road Grand Marais, MN.