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Herman Blank Obituary
Herman H. Hank Blank, 77, of Bethlehem passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 in Valley Manor. He was the husband of the late Rosemary C. (Drust) Blank. Born on March 22, 1933 in Flint MI, he was the son of the late George C. and Isabelle (Waggoner) Blank. Hank served as a Lance Corporal in the Marines. He served two tours of duty in the Korean War. He worked for Luria Steel Company for 29 years. Survivors: Carl J. and wife Deborah of Freemansburg, John W. of Allentown, Theresa R. Beatty and husband Donald of Bethlehem, Cecelia J. Beahm Ruiz and husband Dennis J. of Freemansburg, Debra Blank Klotz and husband Richard W. of Bethlehem; 9 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Services: A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. Memorial Service in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Inurnment with Military Honors in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 14302
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Amanda Beahm
January 3, 2011
Grandpa with out you and Grammy this family would not exist, you both created a strong independent courageous family. We'll carry your memories in are hearts forever. Thank you for all the great times we shared. I will always be greatful for you passing on your unique sense of humor to me. Love you always and forever Amanda.
Theresa Beatty
December 29, 2010
Dad..thanks for making my faith stronger. I got to know you more in the last 4 years than in my whole life. You taught me more in that short amount of time. I'm so very happy that you and Mom are finally together again, no sickness, no pain. Enjoy each other again, have fun, dance, laugh, love. I'm so glad that I had alot of memories of the West Coast that we could share. The boat races, picnics on Spirit Lake, playing in the snow at Mt. St. Helens, hanging out with Barb and Linda. Even here on the East Coast. Hunting with Uncle Bob, fishing in the creek. Like the time you and Don were fishing and you were running down the creek to net a fish and fell into a hole!!! All the memories of you and Mom that Brian and Diana have, like, Diana's Miss Molly and doing the dishes at your house because the sink was just their size. I will always miss you both, but, you will always be in my heart and my mind. It is an honor being your daughter. God Bless You. Theresa and Don.
December 20, 2010
I WILL MISS YOU UNCLE HANK , BUT I'M GLAD THAT YOU ARE
ONCE AGAIN WITH AUNT ROSIE. PLEASE GIVE HER MY LOVE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE YOU SHARED WITH ME OVER THE YEARS. I GOT YELLED AT JUST LIKE THE REST OF YOUR KIDS!!
SISSY, SONNY, JOHN, DEBBIE AND THERESA,
I'M SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE WITH ALL OF YOU. YOU ARE
ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU ARE ALL LIKE BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO ME. I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL.
DENISE
Aunt Eileen (Blank)Lentz/Woods
December 19, 2010
To all of Hank`s family. Herman was the only big brother I had. I loved him very much and miss him, his sister.
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DENNIS RUIZ
December 19, 2010
GRANDPA ,DAD WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU. I WILL ALWAYS MISS THE DAYS EVERY WEEK I WOULD COME TO YOUR HOUSE ON THURSDAYS THAT WAS OUR DAY AND I KNOW IN MY HEART YOU ENJOY THAT DAY ,I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART FOREVER
Aunt Betty (Blank) Houston
December 18, 2010
To Theresa,Sonny,John,Debbie and Cecelia. I can remember the day your Dad was born in Flint, Michigan. The Doctor came to our house with a new black medical bag. Which, he told us kids the new baby was in it. Your Aunt Bev and I had to go to Grandma and Grandpa`s house while our new brother, Herman, was being delivered.
Dennis&Gloria Kesack
December 18, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
desiree, michael pavloty, beahm
December 18, 2010
Grandpa, we will miss you and your jokes, walking around your home with you hitting on nurses, asking me if i was pregnant every time and i'd reply "Im just fluffy", having michael play the piano for you and insisting he needed one at home because he was so good, although he just pounded on keys. You could make the hardest person smile with your jokes and we know this is what you wanted, to be with your wife for christmas and make her smile again. We will miss you and we love you very much. "I'll see you down the road Jack....."
Love Mike, Dezi and Michael
BUSKIRK
December 17, 2010
DEAR SONNY,DEB OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JUST TRY AND THINK OF ALL THE HAPPY MOMENTS YOU SHARED TOGETHER AND TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME WE LOVE YOU RICKY AND CRYSTAL
BUSKIRK
December 17, 2010
SONNY AND DEB SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ALL YOU CAN DO IS THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WHILE HE WAS HERE.YOU ARE IN ARE PRAYERS.LOVE YOU RICKY,CRYSTAL
Randy Houston
December 17, 2010
Dear Theresa, Sonny, John, Debbie and Sissy, I am so sorry. I want you to know that I am grieving for the loss of my Uncle Herm and that I loved and miss him very much. I always wanted to be closer than we were. Want to be there for you but I just received the message this morning of the 17th. Uncle Herm was a hero to me. I think he knew that. I was so glad that I got visit with him on the phone last Xmas and was looking forward to speaking with him next week. He is in a better place with Aunt Rose and the Lord. Susan sends her love and condolences.
SISSY &DENNIS AND KIDS RUIZ
December 16, 2010
YOU ARE MY HERO ,YOU AND MOM ARE TOGETHER ,WE MISS AND LOVE YOU BOTH FOREVER
Kim Salay
December 16, 2010
Sonny, Deb, Sissy, Dennis, John and the rest of the Blank family,
I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let me know. I love you guys.
Barbara Delker
December 16, 2010
Sorry for your loss,just know that he's in a better place. He's home with his love and now you have yet another angel looking over you.
Shannon Starr
December 15, 2010
We would like to extend our condolences for your loss. We do although have the memories of holidays and visits and pictures so that the family will always be near us in some way shape or form. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shannon and Shaun Starr
Patti Santly Bedics
December 15, 2010
My heartfelt condolences go out to Debbie,John,Cissy,Theresa & Sonny on the passing of your dad. He is yet another angel up in heaven looking down on us. He is now at peace spending eternity with the love of his life. Remember all the good times you all had with him and keep them close to your heart and forever he will live on.
STEPHEN BLANK
December 15, 2010
WE WILL MISS YOU FOREVER AND EVER GRANDPA.
STEPHEN BLANK AND BETH SELL (STEVE'S MOTHER)
Stephen Blank
December 15, 2010
As well know Grandpa always had a knack for everything.Like when he taught us grand kids how to cross cut the ends of a hot dog before grilling them. We will all remember the great expeditions with him and grammy for all our lives. We will all be together someday. I will miss grandpa. My love to all my cousins,uncles,aunts,and my father John.I love you all and miss you deeply.
Love,
Stephen David Blank
USMC Family
December 15, 2010
Thank You for your service in the Marine Corps!Semper Fi
SONNY & DEB BLANK
December 15, 2010
GONNA MISS YOU, DAD. SAY HELLO TO MOM. MISS YOU BOTH.
Chester & Ginger
December 15, 2010
We are sorry for your loss of your Father/GrandFather/Best Friend. As veterans, we want to share this poem, to help ease your grief.
" “Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go."
December 15, 2010
The loss of a Family member is never easy, however, we are comforted by knowing that he went to spend the holidays and eternity with the Love of his life, and is now another Angel looking down and taking care of his Loved ones. Although I never personally met Mr. Blank, he must have been an excellent human being, to have raised a wonderful and caring daughter named Debra.
My condolences go out to the family members of Deb, Rich and Meghann.
Love you,
MaryAnn Santiago (Fireman's Fund)
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