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Anthony Blum Obituary
ANSLEY - Anthony Dale Blum, 24, of Broken Bow, formerly of the Hildreth-Minden area, died Friday, June 1, 2012, as a result of a traffic accident near Ansley.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth with the Revs. Steve and Patti Byrne officiating. Burial will be at Minden Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Layton-Craig Funeral Home in Minden.
He was born Aug. 8, 1987, in Minden to Dale and Jane (Schwartz) Blum.
Survivors include his parents of Hildreth; brothers, Gavin and Carson Blum, both of Hildreth; grandmother, Jacqueline Schwartz of Minden; grandfather, George Blum of Fremont; special family friend, Carl Ashman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He grew up in the Hildreth-Minden area and graduated from Minden High School in 2006. Anthony attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in business education.
He taught business education and was the boys basketball coach and FBLA adviser in Broken Bow. The Minden and Broken Bow teams made a special bond during the time Anthony coached. While in Lincoln, he helped coach basketball at Lincoln High School.
Anthony loved coaching and, as he coached, he was always teaching. He also coached baseball and refereed many games. He loved to golf, especially with his family.
His family was very close to him. They all enjoyed singing; the family trips to Mexico with special family friends Steve and Jody Casper; playing cards with the family; and sports of all kinds.
Anthony enjoyed following the Braves, Cowboys, Magic and Huskers. He was a sociable person who always had a smile on his face. He loved God, his family, kids and coaching, and he truly felt that Broken Bow was his new home.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Elaine; brother, Phillip John; grandfather, Jack Schwartz; and grandmother, Elaine Blum.
Memorials are suggested in his name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Blum
Sabrina Nielsen
June 14, 2012
Blum family you are in our houghts and prayers!!we can't imagine your loss...The Nielsen's of Oxford
Erin (Overholser)Pool
June 9, 2012
Mrs. Blum, and family. I remember when Anthony was born. That feels like yesterday. Children are truly a blessing from God. I am so sorry for your loss. May Jesus's arms unfold you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 9, 2012
Blum Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Anthony. Your family has always been one that was blessed with lots of love and tight family ties. You raised a wonderful young man who has touched the lives of many friends, family members & students in so many positive ways. I will keep your family and Anthony in my thoughts & prayers.
Deb Lamphier, East Moline, IL
June 7, 2012
I can't imagine such a loss, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jerel Sanders (austin, texas) formerly of Hildreth.
June 6, 2012
Jane and family - so very sorry to hear of your loss - it sounds like you raised a fabulous kid! I'll be praying for you all!
Michelle (Dubas) Kunze (Palmer class of 85)
Steve Panter
June 6, 2012
Dale, Jane, Gavin, and Carson,
Words cannot describe what you are feeling for your loss. The loss of a child is the hardest thing that one will go through in life. Anthony always brought a smile to my face when I would see him in Keene. My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. When a loved one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
Dan, MJ, Sydney & Casey Seberger
June 6, 2012
Blum Family, Our hearts ache for your loss. Anthony always had a smile on his face and loved to tease Sydney & Casey when he would ref their basketball games. Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time in your lives. Let the memories you have carry you through the healing process.
Audrey Walmsley
June 6, 2012
Jane, Dale, Gavin and Carson,
We've been grieving with you in the loss of such a special person. We recall fun times in 4-H and playing basketball for Axtell against Minden with Anthony. Words never express the depth of comfort you wish to convey when such a tragic event happens to others. No one will ever be able to say enough to fill the void - but do know that Anthony's life touched many and know that others are remembering the good times and pray for healing for your family.
Jordan Went
June 6, 2012
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Olsen
June 6, 2012
Dear Blum Family,
I did not know your son, but he lived across the street from my mother. As a fellow teacher, please know this loss has touched all us across the state of Nebraska. His dedication to his students will forever positively impact their lives.
Chad & Audrey Johansen
June 6, 2012
Dale, Jane, Carson, & Gavin, we were devastated to hear about the loss of Anthony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We take comfort in the knowledge that the goodwill and uplifting spirit that Anthony embodied everyday will continue on through the people he taught, coached, and loved.
Ashley Spencer
June 6, 2012
Blum family, just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. He was special to many in Broken Bow. He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
KRISTI SMITH
June 5, 2012
WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
KRISTI SMITH
Bill Hiatt
June 5, 2012
I was saddened to hear the news about Anthony. He always struck me as an exceptional and kind man. As my parents said, we will lift you up in our prayers. May God be with you.
Regina Hanson
June 5, 2012
Dale, Jane and family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympthay goes out to you all. Larry and Regina (Bunger) Hanson and family
Tammy Heying
June 5, 2012
Dale, Jane & Boys,
I was sorry to hear the loss of you son Anthony. He had such a postive impact on the students at Broken Bow. He is greatly missed. God Bless you and keep you in his loving care. May time ease the pain and memories fill your hearts.
Tammy Heying
Lisa, Neale, Syd & Cody
June 5, 2012
Jane and Dale,
Words cannot express how our family feels. Anthony was absolutely one of our most favorite Minden basketball players to watch play ball with his long arms. The kids and I always talked about how he could rebound anything! Our hearts are heavy for you.
Kasey Russell
June 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chris & Reza
June 5, 2012
Dear Dale Jane and boys,
We were so sorry to hear about Anthony. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of him.
June 4, 2012
Dale, Jane and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you.
Tom Osterbuhr (Grand Island, NE)
June 4, 2012
Dale & family - our deepest sympathies. There are no words to express this tragedy. Please know that you are in our prayers constantly.
All our love,
Tracy & Lauri Smith
Frankllin
Shari Strobel
June 4, 2012
Sorry for your loss! I always enjoyed Anthony. He was friendly to everyone.
kelly hauff
June 4, 2012
So very sorry for your tragic loss, may God surround you with His loving arms and give you peace and strength.
Pauline Morse
June 4, 2012
My prayers are with you. from the Mountain Man distributor
Michelle Ostergard
June 4, 2012
Your all in our thoughts & prayers
Kristie (Christensen) Mosher
June 4, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Blum family and all those close to Anthony. My prayers for comfort and healing.
Jennifer - Sam Evans
June 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. He will always be remembered by a lot of people that he came into contact with. Your family is in our hearts and prays during this very difficult time. Stay strong and know that there are a lot of people out there that are more than willing to talk to you during this difficult time.
Dave and Brenda Hegemann
June 4, 2012
Dale, Jane, Carson & Gavin,
We were so sorry to hear about Anthony. Our hearts are hurting for all of you. George and Jody have been telling us what a wonderful young man he was. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dave, Brenda, Carly, Luke & Kade Hegemann
June 4, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of such sadness.
Rachel Newell
sherry gray
June 4, 2012
prays for the blum family
Michael Koch
June 4, 2012
Dale. Jane and family our prayers go out too you and Gavin and Carson. Anthony was a special person with the way he liked to teach kids. I will always remember him coming in to Keene for fuel. And will always in years to come see him with that big smile across his face. GOD BLESS you all.
Linda, (monty) Jess &Aj Montgomery
June 4, 2012
So sorry, To Hear about Anthony, My heart goes out to all the family.My boys Aj and Jess and myself give your our condolences. We are praying for everyone at the sad time.
Phyllis Andrijski
June 4, 2012
It has been said, parents should not out live their children. This tragic loss of your Anthony can be just about all your hearts can handle. He sounds like someone I would have liked instantly. I lost my son 4 years ago in a much different way. I just want you to know God has given the world a blessing in loving Anthony. My children went to Midland Lutheran and I understand so did Gavin. Leonard wrote to me.
John and Diane Jelkin
June 4, 2012
With our deepest sympathy-
cory gruntorad
June 4, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss Anthony was a super person!
June 4, 2012
Dale, Jane, Gavin and Carson We are holding you all up in our prayers. Our hearts go out to you. Anthony was a great person! Jesus will hold you close and closer still in these days of sorrow!
David, Beth and all the Hiatt family, Minden, NE
Lynn and Peggy Haussermann
June 4, 2012
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your son. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
June 4, 2012
May God bless you during this tough time. We never got to know him, but we hear such good thngs about him and your family. Don and Sandy Anderson,
Broken Bow
Dennis Heying
June 4, 2012
Blum family I would like to extend our condolences on the loss of Anthony. Our son Zac was a student aide to Anthony this last semester. Anthony encouraged him in every aspect of his life. Zac was beside himself when he heard the news. You should be very proud for raising such a caring son. Thank you sharing him with us for the short time he was here in Broken Bow. We are praying for your family.
Brett Eklund
June 3, 2012
Blum Family, I was a friend of Anthony's when he lived in Lincoln. I just want to say I'm very sorry for your lost. Anthony was a great guy. Your whole family is in my prayers.
Clara Schrader
June 3, 2012
Dale, Jane and family. I was sorry to hear of Anthony's death. I share your grief and sense of loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one. I will keep you close in thought during this sad time. May the memories you hold dear be your strength today and throughout the days that follow.
Sheryl Haddix
June 3, 2012
Schools all over Nebraska are mourning the loss of your son. We here at Southern, a small school at Wymore, NE, are very sorry that this tragedy has happened. May God comfort you at this time.
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