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Photo courtesy of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.- Emporia

Chad Lee Blow

Emporia, Kansas

Aug 4, 1977 – Apr 8, 2025

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BORN
August 4, 1977
DIED
April 8, 2025
LOCATION
Emporia, Kansas

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Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.- Emporia Obituary

Chad Lee Blow of Topeka, Kansas died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home.  He was 47.

Chad was born on August 4, 1977, in Emporia, Kansas the son of Clifford Blow and Dana Valyer.  He married Lisa Anne Blaufuss on July 22, 2016, in Olpe, Kansas.

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We do not know Chad personally but we send our condolences, love and prayers to the family. His unwavering service to protect the community and his family is an incredible gift. The Battle Within team is here for any of his community service friends.

I am so sorry about Chad's passing. My god bless you (Lisa) and your whole family in your time of need.
Retired SMSGT Chares R, Henry Field Maintenance.

Sorry Family in your loss. Your in my Prayers.

I did not know Chad nor his family. I would just like to say. Thank you Chad for your service, obviously a fine man and the love of your country and family. Rest in eternal peace.

When the pandemic hit, most of the employees at the building in Topeka were sent home, I was one of three that stayed behind with Chad. I didn’t know Chad, very well, but he was very steady and professional. A model of service. Godspeed Chad. Prayers to his family. Anima ejus, et ánimæ ómnium fidélium defunctórum, per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. +

What an amazing young man. Praying for peace and grace for loved ones. So very sorry for your loss.

Lisa and family,
I am so sorry for the pain you feel right now. Chad is one of the greatest men I ever met. We became friends and then were roommates when he came to the PD in Salina. 9/11 separated our paths but we always kept in touch through the years. I was in a different branch but always wanted to serve with Chad because I knew what he was about and capable of. Attending his retirement in 2024 and hearing about his career was impressive but not surprising. Chad will have a...

Oh Chad, you were the perfect man in all aspects of life! Thank you for all you did for the world. I t is an honor to have been able to call you my friend. I loved you like a son❤You will be missed.

I’ve known Chad for a very long time serving with him in the Air National Guard. I knew him before he commissioned and then we became good friends when he was a new maintenance officer and I was a crew chief on the line driving him around the line and explaining some of things to expect from crew chiefs the work done on the tankers.
Chad and I had common interests which made us good friends. We loved serving our country, being a father, lifting weights and talking about our new tattoo...