William Blumling Obituary

William L. Blumling VIRGINIA BEACH - William Lee "Bill" Blumling, 83, passed away Nov. 21, 2008. A native of Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Louis W. and Thelma Sebar Blumling. He retired as a commander from the United States Navy after 27 years in the Supply Corps, serving during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He also had a long career as a real estate broker. Bill was a member of the Church of the Ascension and the Knights of Columbus and was a founding member of the Pembroke Kiwanis. Bill is survived by his wife, Lesley A. Blumling; three sons, John W. Blumling and his wife Carter of Norfolk, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Lee Blumling of Fredericksburg, Va., and Robert A. Blumling and his wife Georjeane of Virginia Beach, as well as three step-daughters, Michelle L. Frasher of Virginia Beach, Susan D. Frasher of Denver and Rebecca E. Frasher of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Joan Falconer of Homosassa, Fla., and Mary Lou McGee of Helen, Ga.; a brother, Louis "Bud" Blumling of Lafayette, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Jody Blumling Bryan, Jordan Blumling, Corrine Blumling, Matthew Blumling, Daniel Blumling, Alan Blumling and Michael Blumling; and four great-grandchildren, Joel, Jane, Berea and John Bryan. Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Marge Blumling. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension with Fr. James E. Parke officiating. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at 9 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Contributions may be offered to the March of Dimes. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. Bill was proud of his long, honorable military career and loved his time in the Navy. Bill enjoyed golfing, dancing and had a passion for life. He had a generous and kind spirit, liked a good beer, always had a joke, loved good food and enjoyed a spirited football game. Bill had a youthful twinkle in his eye and an impish grin. He set the bar high on how to milk the goodness out of life, an will be sorely missed by many.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 22, 2008.

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