Carl Erich Blahnik was born July 26, 1937 in Manitowoc, WI. He was the youngest of four children born to Wencil 1899-1976 and Emma Clara (Flentje) 1896-1984 Blahnik. He married Mary M. Sheraski on Dec 16, 1961 in Two Rivers. At the time he worked as a Carpenter at Wm Blahnik & Sons. They had three daughters. Obit Reads: Herald Times Reporter Dec. 11, 2006 Carl E. Blahnik Carl E. Blahnik, age 69, of Newton, died Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2006, after a short illness and was surrounded by his daughters and sons-in-law as he took the long walk down the track to the end. Carl was born on July 26, 1937, in Manitowoc, son of the late Wencle and Emma (Flentje) Blahnik. He served in the United States National Guard. On Dec. 16, 1961, he married Mary (Sheraski) at St. John United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 2002. Carl was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed trains, Great Lakes maritime history, loved air shows, war birds and cars. He was a member of the Clipper City Chordsmen, Soo Line Historical Society, Manitowoc County and Sheboygan County Historical Societies, Civil War Round Table, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and other museum affiliations. Survivors include the daughters and sons-in-law: Judy and Todd Pivonka, Manitowoc, Beth and Jeff Nethery, Elkhorn, Emmy and David VandenLangenberg, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Katie and Noah Pivonka, Jake Nethery, Wyatt and Samantha VandenLangenberg; one brother and sister-in-law: Francis and Grace Blahnik, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and fellow RAILS also survive. Carl also was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Blahnik, and one sister, Hazel Koch. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Jim Klein with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.