Lois Margaret Blanke

Lois Margaret Blanke

Lois Blanke Obituary

Published by Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2015.
BLANKE, Lois Margaret, 88, of Richmond, went to be with her loving Savior March 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert; and is survived by her children, Christine, Steven (Susan) and Jonathan (Juli) Blanke; Elizabeth and Michelle Lam, who were under Lois and husband Robert's legal guardianship; and grandchildren, Sarah, Joel, Steven, Danielle and Mikayla. Lois was given by God to dedicate her life in service to others on behalf of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Lois used her musical talents as choir director at Trinity and Redeemer Lutheran Churches, shared her vocal gifts through sacred music and served others by volunteering for various community social programs. But Lois is best remembered by her family through her special love for people from other countries, working on behalf of immigrant families here at home and through various mission arms of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod...

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