Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dennis Blum Obituary
Dennis C. "Butch" Blum, 56, Mandan, passed peacefully with his wife and family by his side on May 8, 2015, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with the Rev. Ernie Hockett officiating. Inurnment will take place at Mandan Union Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service on Tuesday at Weigel Funeral Home.
Dennis was born March 11, 1959, to Carl and Dorothy (Thorson) Blum in Milbank, S.D. He was raised and educated in Milbank and Big Stone City, S.D. He attended school as he learned how to set up mobile homes, which he did for several years. On July 31, 1982, he married Lora Blank in Mandan.
Dennis was a master of his trade as a welder and currently was owner/operator of Twins City Welding. Proud of his career he was a great mentor to young people to start a career as a welder. Socially, Dennis was very outgoing and often said, "I never met a stranger." He loved his grandchildren and wanted to put out a garden for Rory as children carried a special place in his heart. When he had a spare time he had many hobbies like restoring and repairing old cars. Many years ago he enjoyed hunting and fishing and appreciated the outdoors in general. He was a family man in many ways, a highlight were trips to visit family in South Dakota and Colorado.
Dennis will be deeply missed by his wife, Lora; his daughter, Sadie, (special friend ,Mike H. Howes), Washburn; his sons, Mike, (special friend, Julie Ritz), Mandan, and Sean (Danielle), Mandan; his grandchildren, Rory Ritz and Ella Blum; his sisters, Elaine (Elmer) Bohn, Mandan, and Vivian Frederick, Mandan; his brothers, Kenneth (Ella Mae) Blum, Evans, Colo., and David (friend, Gale), Gilcrest Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John; and two great-nephews, Aspen and Adrian.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guest book and view tribute photos.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Blum
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Dennis Blum's name
Memorial Events
for Dennis Blum
How to support Dennis's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Dennis Blum's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
