Francis "Bud" Blahnik
Born: May 02, 1919
Died: May 31, 2015
Francis "Bud" L. Blahnik, age 96, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, formerly of 1116 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he resided the past two weeks.
Bud was born on May 2, 1919 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Wencel and Emma Flentje Blahnik. On January 9, 1943 he married Grace K. Strathmann in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 18, 2014. Bud was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On July 29, 1942 he entered the United States Army Air Corps serving overseas during World War II at Wendling Station in England as an ordinance specialist. After being honorably discharged Bud returned to Manitowoc joining his father in his homebuilding business known as Wm. Blahnik and Son. During his working career, Bud along with his brother Carl, built over 150 homes in the Manitowoc area prior to his retirement in 1985. Bud was one of the founding members of the Clipper City Model Railroad Club, he was a lifelong member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, member of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, life member of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Bud and his late wife Grace were members of the Round-Ups Square Dancing Club. He was also an avid family historian through research and genealogy study.
He is survived by three sons: Ken (Linda) Blahnik, Manitowoc; Dan (Debbie) Blahnik, Whitelaw; Jeff (Mary) Blahnik, Manitowoc; three daughters: Sandy (Greg) Krcma, Manitowoc; Joan (Dave) Uhlman, Rubicon; Carol (Paul) Stang, Madison; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, son-in-law: Jim Zimdar, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Marlene Strathmann, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencel and Emma Blahnik; his wife: Grace in 2014; one daughter: Kathy Zimdar in 2008; two brothers: Carl and Dale Blahnik; and one sister: Hazel Koch.
A Celebration of Life with shared memories by family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m until the time of the Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. Following the services military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Drews Bleser American Legion Post #88. There will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial to be directed to the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to convey special thanks to Dr. Lynn Baatz and the nursing staff at the Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center for their kindness, compassion and wonderful care. To the administration and nursing staff at Lauel Grove Assisted Living for their tender loving care while dad resided there. To Sherry Glandt and the staff of Shady Lane Clinic for their wonderful care and compassion. And finally to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in conjunction with Holy Family Memorial Hospice for helping make dad's final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
Born: May 02, 1919
Died: May 31, 2015
Francis "Bud" L. Blahnik, age 96, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, formerly of 1116 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he resided the past two weeks.
Bud was born on May 2, 1919 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Wencel and Emma Flentje Blahnik. On January 9, 1943 he married Grace K. Strathmann in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 18, 2014. Bud was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On July 29, 1942 he entered the United States Army Air Corps serving overseas during World War II at Wendling Station in England as an ordinance specialist. After being honorably discharged Bud returned to Manitowoc joining his father in his homebuilding business known as Wm. Blahnik and Son. During his working career, Bud along with his brother Carl, built over 150 homes in the Manitowoc area prior to his retirement in 1985. Bud was one of the founding members of the Clipper City Model Railroad Club, he was a lifelong member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, member of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, life member of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Bud and his late wife Grace were members of the Round-Ups Square Dancing Club. He was also an avid family historian through research and genealogy study.
He is survived by three sons: Ken (Linda) Blahnik, Manitowoc; Dan (Debbie) Blahnik, Whitelaw; Jeff (Mary) Blahnik, Manitowoc; three daughters: Sandy (Greg) Krcma, Manitowoc; Joan (Dave) Uhlman, Rubicon; Carol (Paul) Stang, Madison; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, son-in-law: Jim Zimdar, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Marlene Strathmann, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencel and Emma Blahnik; his wife: Grace in 2014; one daughter: Kathy Zimdar in 2008; two brothers: Carl and Dale Blahnik; and one sister: Hazel Koch.
A Celebration of Life with shared memories by family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m until the time of the Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. Following the services military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Drews Bleser American Legion Post #88. There will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial to be directed to the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to convey special thanks to Dr. Lynn Baatz and the nursing staff at the Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center for their kindness, compassion and wonderful care. To the administration and nursing staff at Lauel Grove Assisted Living for their tender loving care while dad resided there. To Sherry Glandt and the staff of Shady Lane Clinic for their wonderful care and compassion. And finally to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in conjunction with Holy Family Memorial Hospice for helping make dad's final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
Francis "Bud" Blahnik
Born: May 02, 1919
Died: May 31, 2015
Francis "Bud" L. Blahnik, age 96, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, formerly of 1116 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he resided the past two weeks.
Bud was born on May 2, 1919 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Wencel and Emma Flentje Blahnik. On January 9, 1943 he married Grace K. Strathmann in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 18, 2014. Bud was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On July 29, 1942 he entered the United States Army Air Corps serving overseas during World War II at Wendling Station in England as an ordinance specialist. After being honorably discharged Bud returned to Manitowoc joining his father in his homebuilding business known as Wm. Blahnik and Son. During his working career, Bud along with his brother Carl, built over 150 homes in the Manitowoc area prior to his retirement in 1985. Bud was one of the founding members of the Clipper City Model Railroad Club, he was a lifelong member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, member of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, life member of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Bud and his late wife Grace were members of the Round-Ups Square Dancing Club. He was also an avid family historian through research and genealogy study.
He is survived by three sons: Ken (Linda) Blahnik, Manitowoc; Dan (Debbie) Blahnik, Whitelaw; Jeff (Mary) Blahnik, Manitowoc; three daughters: Sandy (Greg) Krcma, Manitowoc; Joan (Dave) Uhlman, Rubicon; Carol (Paul) Stang, Madison; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, son-in-law: Jim Zimdar, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Marlene Strathmann, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencel and Emma Blahnik; his wife: Grace in 2014; one daughter: Kathy Zimdar in 2008; two brothers: Carl and Dale Blahnik; and one sister: Hazel Koch.
A Celebration of Life with shared memories by family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m until the time of the Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. Following the services military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Drews Bleser American Legion Post #88. There will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial to be directed to the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to convey special thanks to Dr. Lynn Baatz and the nursing staff at the Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center for their kindness, compassion and wonderful care. To the administration and nursing staff at Lauel Grove Assisted Living for their tender loving care while dad resided there. To Sherry Glandt and the staff of Shady Lane Clinic for their wonderful care and compassion. And finally to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in conjunction with Holy Family Memorial Hospice for helping make dad's final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
Born: May 02, 1919
Died: May 31, 2015
Francis "Bud" L. Blahnik, age 96, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, formerly of 1116 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he resided the past two weeks.
Bud was born on May 2, 1919 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Wencel and Emma Flentje Blahnik. On January 9, 1943 he married Grace K. Strathmann in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 18, 2014. Bud was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On July 29, 1942 he entered the United States Army Air Corps serving overseas during World War II at Wendling Station in England as an ordinance specialist. After being honorably discharged Bud returned to Manitowoc joining his father in his homebuilding business known as Wm. Blahnik and Son. During his working career, Bud along with his brother Carl, built over 150 homes in the Manitowoc area prior to his retirement in 1985. Bud was one of the founding members of the Clipper City Model Railroad Club, he was a lifelong member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, member of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, life member of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Bud and his late wife Grace were members of the Round-Ups Square Dancing Club. He was also an avid family historian through research and genealogy study.
He is survived by three sons: Ken (Linda) Blahnik, Manitowoc; Dan (Debbie) Blahnik, Whitelaw; Jeff (Mary) Blahnik, Manitowoc; three daughters: Sandy (Greg) Krcma, Manitowoc; Joan (Dave) Uhlman, Rubicon; Carol (Paul) Stang, Madison; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, son-in-law: Jim Zimdar, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Marlene Strathmann, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wencel and Emma Blahnik; his wife: Grace in 2014; one daughter: Kathy Zimdar in 2008; two brothers: Carl and Dale Blahnik; and one sister: Hazel Koch.
A Celebration of Life with shared memories by family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m until the time of the Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. Following the services military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Drews Bleser American Legion Post #88. There will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial to be directed to the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to convey special thanks to Dr. Lynn Baatz and the nursing staff at the Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center for their kindness, compassion and wonderful care. To the administration and nursing staff at Lauel Grove Assisted Living for their tender loving care while dad resided there. To Sherry Glandt and the staff of Shady Lane Clinic for their wonderful care and compassion. And finally to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in conjunction with Holy Family Memorial Hospice for helping make dad's final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
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