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ARTHUR BLANKEMEIER
OTTAWA — Arthur A. Blankemeier, 87, of Ottawa passed away at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at The Meadows of Ottawa.
He was born February 3, 1928 in Cloverdale to the late Bernard A. and Mary (Korte) Blankemeier. On November 27, 1952 he married Mary Recker who survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving are 7 children: Jan (Jeff) Jones of Ottawa, DiAnne (Marvin) Scott of Mt. Juliet, TN, Mark (Barb) Blankemeier of Grand Rapids, MI, Elaine (Jim) Van Paepeghem of Worthington, Dan (Mary Rose) Blankemeier of Indianapolis, IN, Nicholas Blankemeier of Hilliard, and Mary Jean (Alan) Christian of Medina; 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and one on-the-way; 2 sisters: Mary Lou Harter and Rose Mary Burke both of Continental; and a son-in-law: Dominic (Anne) Luppino of Dublin.
Art was also preceded in death by a daughter: Lois Luppino; a grandson: Benjamin Blankemeier; a brother: Bernard Blankemeier; and a sister: Emma Jean Sigler.
Art was retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima. He had worked part time for Love Funeral Home and was a "farmer at heart" growing the best tomatoes. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa where he was a Minister of Praise, a Eucharistic Minister, server for funerals, and an usher. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Ottawa VFW, the Ottawa American Legion, and the Ottawa Knights of Columbus. Art was part of the McDonald's Coffee Group and was known as "Mr. Fix-it."
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa with Fr. Matt Jozefiak officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Leipsic with military rites by the Ottawa American Legion, VFW, and AMVETS.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa where there will be a VFW service at 7 p.m., a K of C Rosary at 7:30 p.m., and a Scripture service at 7:50 p.m.
Memorials can be made to the Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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Kathe Roof
March 29, 2015
Jan, Your father was a very nice man. Please accept my sympathy.
Mary & Steve Bruskotter
March 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of Art's passing. He was such a kind man. I am going to miss hearing his car beeps when I walk my dog.
Larry Blain
March 27, 2015
Mark you and your family are in my prayers during this time of your loss. Condolences to all of your family.
Larry Blain, Lima, Oh
Nolan and Nancy Jones
March 27, 2015
Mary, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. We will always cherish our friendship with you both, especially at Ford retiree get-togethers.
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March 27, 2015
My condolences to the family. I hope that God's word brings you comfort (Psalm 91:15).
Frank and Janice Niese
March 27, 2015
Frank and I both extend our sympathy to you Mary and to all of the family. May he rest in God's loving arms.
Dan & Deb Knueve
March 27, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all. We will always remember and cherish the love and friendship he so willingly shared. Prayers to all.
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