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2021

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Dennis Blankenburg Obituary

Dennis I. Blankenburg

Passed away on May 10, 2021 at the age of 71. Loving husband of Christine (nee Cianciolo) Blankenburg. Proud father of John and David (Nikki) Blankenburg. Dear brother of Judy (Michael) Heffernan, Susan (Tom) Zacharias, Dean (Deb), and Donald Blankenburg; and brother-in-law of Linda Cianciolo. Preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Audrey (nee Guehrer) Blankenburg; his sister, Diane Wallace; and sister-in-law Edna Blankenburg.

Dennis was a Vietnam Veteran and served his community as a River Hills police officer for over 25 years.

A private celebration of Dennis' life will be held at a later date. Memorials in his name may be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society, 630 W. Dekora St., Saukville, WI 53080.



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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from May 12 to May 16, 2021.

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Kate Rinehart

July 20, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathy to you Chris, John, David. We have many fond memories of Dennis and your family on Sugar Lane. The Rinehart Family

Renee M Kaiser

May 17, 2021

My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Thank you Dennis for your service as both a veteran and a police officer.
Say hi to Tim North and Bill Berkholtz.
Rest in peace.

David Blankenburg

May 12, 2021

I will always cherish the memories. Love you dad

DEAN and DEB BLANKENBURG

May 12, 2021

and life will never be the same....

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