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William C. "Bill" Blanchard
October 10, 1936-January 28, 2023
MANLY–William C. "Bill" Blanchard, 86, of Manly, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with Rev. Cory Allard officiating. Burial will follow in Manly Cemetery.
Bill's family will greet relatives and friends Friday evening, 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring Street, Manly.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be left in Bill's honor to Bethel United Methodist Church or the Humane Society of North Iowa.
William Clovis was born October 10, 1936 to Clovis and Delvina (Sauve) Blanchard in Mason City, the third of seven children. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School.
Bill and Arlene Benjegerdes were married June 14, 1958. They moved to the farm west of Manly in February 1960 and resided there for more than 60 years. Together they had six children.
William farmed for several decades and later in life he was an accomplished welder and fabricator for B&B Ag Systems, J&J Fabricators, and finally Dean Snyder Construction.
He and Arlene raised dogs for many years, and brought joy to people who came from all over the United States to choose their puppy.
Bill is survived by his children, Douglas (LeAnne) Blanchard, Garner, Michelle, Minneapolis, Kellie (Larry) LeFebre, Lake Benton, MN, Kevin (Jaime) Blanchard, Denver, CO, and Sarah (Kevin) Kinne, Hanlontown; grandchildren, Will (Nichole) Blanchard, Georgia (Branden) Blanchard, Cody (Holly) Venzke, Kolton, Kelsie, and Kendra Kinne; three great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Donna) Blanchard; sisters, June Blanchard and Jeri Kolwinska.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene in 2018; infant son, Todd; parents, Clovis and Delvina Blanchard; grandson, Tad Venzke; brothers, Charles, James, and Paul Blanchard.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. (641)454-2242. ColonialChapels.com
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Earl and Barb Backhaus
February 3, 2023
Dear Doug, Shelly, Kellie, Kevin, and Sarah (and families),
We were so sorry to read about your dad's passing. What a great guy he was. He and your mom raised five wonderful kids in our estimation! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May each of you find God's peace that passes all understanding. God's blessings and our hugs, Earl and Barb Backhaus
Pat Whitfiled ( Evans)
February 1, 2023
Doug and family, sorry for your loss. My you find comfort in your memories and peace in God's grace.
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