Joseph Richard Blankenship, 79 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away May 14, 2013 after a brief illness. Joe was born September 28, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph & Margaret (Sutej) Blankenship.
Joe graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs and was a retired businessman. He was united in marriage to Marian Delores Fost on August 14, 1954. To this union five children were born, Doug, Russ, Randy, Mike and Betsy. He served in the Air National Guard and most recently on the Board of Supervisors for Mills County Iowa after selling his Crown Rubber Products and Glenwood Feed and Seed businesses. Joe became an ordained deacon on February 14, 1988 and served at Holy Rosary Parish in Glenwood, Iowa. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle & friend.
Preceding Joe in death were his parents, wife Marian on December 20, 2011, 3 sisters, 1 brother and 1 infant grandson. He is survived by his children, Doug (Dian) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Russ Blankenship, Randy (Jacque) Blankenship, Mike (Colleen) Blankenship all of Glenwood, Iowa; Betsy (Mike) Larrison of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, sisters, Pauline & Jean and sister-in-law Joan (Gary) Belt of Wentzville, Missouri, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Visitation:Thursday, May 16, 2013
6:30 PM
24116 Marian Ave.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Friday, May 17, 2013
10:00 AM
24116 Marian Ave.
Glenwood, IA51534
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. It is always hard to lose your parents. Treasure the time you had with them and the memories. God’s blessings to you all.
I met Joe through county business. What a great man, it was a pleasure to work and visit with him.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
Joe was always so positive and an asset when we
met in Des Moines for ISAC schooling. I was surprised and saddened to her of his passing.
My sincere sympathy to his family. He will be missed!
Ellen Gaffney
Buchanan Co. Supervisor
Independence, Iowa 50644
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family as remembering the wonderful times with your loved one is the blessing life gives us. May God Bless and be with you as you travel this difficult time.
A GENUINE GENTLE FAMILY MAN, THAT SERVED THIS COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY WITH TRUE HONOR, FAITH AND PROFESSIONALISM. I truly enjoyed the times I was able to visit with Joe.
PEACE
Joe was a wonderful man. Enjoyed talking with him everytime I saw him. So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
I just found out about Joe’s passing. On behalf of the Iowa Mediation Service, our oondolences go out to Joe’s family on your loss. Joe was smart and it was fun to work with him as he developed his mediation skills. His efforts were appreciated to help folks resolve their disputes. Hank Ostwald, Iowa Mediation Service
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