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James Blinn Obituary
LOUISVILLE, KY: James (Jim) Duane Blinn, 76, of Louisville, KY died suddenly Friday, August 9, 2013 at Norton Suburban Hospital.
He was born to Alvin and Emma Ruth Keller Blinn on July 15, 1937 in Lykens, OH. He graduated from Lykens High School and attended The Ohio State University and received his degree from Bowling Green State University. After graduation, he embarked on a career in sales and customer service that took him from Ohio to Chicago, California, and Florida before settling down and raising his family in Louisville. He was passionate about photography, baseball and, most notably, his two beloved sons and their varied interests.
A longtime resident of Fort Mitchell and Louisville, he enjoyed his retirement in Norton Commons where he was excited about being part of a vibrant and warm community.
He is survived by his two sons, Bryan Blinn of Louisville, KY and Eric and Lisa Sanger Blinn of Houston, TX; as well as his former wife and close friend, Karen Weber Blinn of Louisville; and his older brother, Robert (Bob) and June Blinn of Green Bay, WI; as well as his nephews, Jeff Blinn of Minneapolis, MN, Jim and Lisa Sisley Blinn of St. Louis, MO, and his niece, Joan Blinn of Chicago, IL.
Visitation hours for Jim Blinn will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 3:00-7:00PM with service to follow at 7:00PM at the East Louisville Chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY. Burial will follow in the family plot in the Broken Sword Cemetery, Broken Sword, OH on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 3:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, 950 Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Please note Jim Blinn Memorial Fund/Krohn Conservatory in the subject line.
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John and Wanda Schimpf
August 17, 2013
Our love and sympathy to the family of Jim. I went all the way through school with Jim. He was a super class mate and friend.
August 16, 2013
I am very sad to hear of the death of Jim. Mr. Cole had him as a student in Lykens H.S. He passed away 9 yrs. ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jim's family.
Margaret Cole
Sherry Mueller
August 16, 2013
On behalf of the Mueller family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies on your loss. My father, Edward "Eddie" was a good friend of Jim's and he was the best man at my parent's wedding, almost 50 years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
August 15, 2013
June and Bob, The Rankin family are so sad for the loss of Jim, a very fine man and highly regarded by the Lykens Community.--Pat & Ken Rankin, Sylvia and Jim Rankin and Mary McClung
Jennifer Maile Meyers
August 14, 2013
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Jim during my 4 years at Sears while in high school and college. We became friends and he often called himself my "work dad." we would go down to the Beanery and he would drink coffee and we would talk at length. He was always a special influence in my life and I will forever be better for knowing him. To his family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know he was loved by many.
Jan Howell
August 14, 2013
June and Bob,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death
of Jim. He was a wonderful friend to me
when we were in HS at Lykens.
June, you will remember me as Jan Tuck
when you lived with us at the farm.
Kelly Lippert
August 13, 2013
Karen, I was very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
KAY WEIGAND
August 13, 2013
SORRY AN SHOCKED TO HEAR OF JIMS PASSING. HE WAS A NICE NEIGHBOR AN I ENJOYED OUR TALKS TOGETHER. WILL BE MISSED.
Stephanie Land
August 13, 2013
Bryan, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful father and gave you and your brother some great memories. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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