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LESTER BLANKENBILLER Obituary

LESTER "PERRY" BLANKENBILLER Lester "Perry" Blankenbiller, 78, passed away April 17, 2016. A visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, at the Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO, 64131. Perry was an avid sportsman with age defying skills at tennis, golf and billiards. Perry was born Aug. 15, 1937, in Denver, Colo., to Lester Blankenbiller Sr. and Fay Olive who preceded him in passing. He was also predeceased by his daughter Amy Blankenbiller. He is survived by his wife, Linda Blankenbiller, his sons, Brett, Matt and Travis Blankenbiller, grandsons, Kyler and Ben Blankenbiller, and granddaughters, Miranda, Paige and Abby Blankenbiller.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Apr. 20, 2016.

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April 24, 2016

Linda:

On behalf of everyone at The Soul-Esteem Center, and from my heart to yours, please know that love and condolences are being sent your way. And, "Onwardness in peace, Perry." I know that Roger is on the other side with open arms saying, "Welcome Home, dear friend."

Love and Blessings of Peace,
Phylis

Phylis Sparks

April 24, 2016

Linda:

On behalf of everyone at The Soul-Esteem Center in St. Louis, and from my heart to yours, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as we say "Onwardness in peace, Perry." It's comforting to know that Roger is on the other side with his arms open wide saying "Welcome Home, my friend."

With Love and Blessings of Peace,
Phylis

Betty Asher

April 22, 2016

Linda,

Matt, Travis and Brett and family

Treasure your memories. Perry was our good friend. Such fun filled time we shared with Perry. . RIP Perry

Paul Brauner and Betty Asher

April 22, 2016

Dear Linda, Matt, Travis and Brett and family......

Treasure your precious memories. Paul and I are blesed to have shared many great times with Perry. He was our good friend.

Paul Brauner and Betty Asher

Loyed & Norma Hedges

April 21, 2016

To Brett Matt and Travis, you are in our prayers.
Aunt Norma and Uncle Loyed

Sarah Briese

April 21, 2016

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May that many happy memories carry you through this difficult time.

Danny Walker

April 20, 2016

To the Blankenbiller family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all in this time of need.

April 20, 2016

Dear Linda, I am truly sorry to hear of Lester falling asleep in death. May he sleep peacefully until Jesus calls him to be resurrected and to rejoin family and friends (Jo 3:16). Please accept my condolences. Andrew

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10:00 a.m.

Muehlebach Funeral Care - Kansas City

6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131

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11:00 a.m.

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6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131

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