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Frederick Blaschke Obituary
1932-2013
WINSLOW - Frederick Martin Blaschke, 81, of Smiley Avenue, Winslow, loved life and lived it to the fullest until he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Maine General Health Center in Augusta.
Fred was born in Beacon, N.Y., to Anna and Rudolf Blaschke on April 13, 1932. As a boy and throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He graduated from Beacon High School and earned a degree in poultry science at the State University of New York, Delhi. There he met his one and only sweetheart, Evelyn Neumann. On May 15, 1954, they married in Grand Gorge, N.Y. They settled in Branford, Conn., where they had six children; and Fred began his life's work in the poultry industry.
A career move led him to Maine, where Fred discovered endless opportunities to further develop his hunting and fishing skills, including fly-tying and turkey calling. Fred shared his love for the great outdoors with his family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling, gardening and gathering the family around the piano to sing the old favorites. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and father, and as an enthusiastic outdoorsman.
Fred was predeceased by his brother Carl, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Tomlins, of Wappingers Falls, N.Y; sister-in-law Pat Blaschke, of Poughkeepsie; his wife, Evelyn "Ev"; their children, Lyn and her husband, Joe Rowden, of Fairfield, Mary and her husband, Gary Freeman, of Palm City, Fla., Rick "Fred" and his wife, Ruth, of Clinton, Laurie and her husband, Forrest Davis, of Sullivan, Gary and his wife, Teri, of Standish, Mark and his wife, Mary, of Sidney; and grandchildren Amanda, Sage, Dakota, Annalise, Mark and Nicolas Blaschke, Aaron and Christian Rowden, Emily Fournier, Cathy Freeman, Adam Osborne, Ariel Sayers, Jeremy Hardy, Billie Jo Moore, Forrest Jr., Geof and Noah Davis; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being made by Veilleux Funeral Home in Waterville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maine Catholic Charities.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Blaschke
Lubomir Blaschke
January 18, 2014
Dear Evelyn and family! We are very sorry to hear about Frederick's death. We pray for him and our prayers are with you. Cousin Lubo & Darina from Banovce n. Bebr., Slovakia, Europe
Paula Maheu-Caron
December 19, 2013
To Mary, Lynn and families,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your former classmate,
Paula Maheu-Caron
Pat Blaschke
December 7, 2013
Fred was such a sweet man. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy in his family and the love he had for them. Ev and all the family know my thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love.
Karen Walker
December 6, 2013
Aunt Ev and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Fred. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dana Hayes
December 5, 2013
Fred & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Remember ,as long as you remember him in your minds,he will live in your hearts. God Bless,
Dana & Linda Hayes
December 4, 2013
Dear Mary & family- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by your faith and your precious memories. -----Barbara Burgess
Lucie Tardif
December 4, 2013
I sent an e-mail to Mary before I saw this, so I wanted to send my condolences to the entire family. I've known so many of you - Mrs. Blaschke, Lyn, Mary, Rick, Laurie - growing up and in high school, of course, with the three oldest. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma Kate McElwee
December 4, 2013
You will always fill a spot in my heart Fred. Thank you for sharing a small part of your life with me.
Reginald J. Michaud
December 4, 2013
Dear Evelyn, Lyn and family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband and father. Our mutual friend, Dick, always spoke highly of him and his love of fishing. NOW, together they can explore more great fishing spots in a very unique place.
My love to all: Mitch
Sara Battista
December 3, 2013
You will be missed Uncle Fred
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