Robert F. "Bob" Blanchard

Robert "Bob" F. Blanchard died on December 27, 2019 at the age of 75 following a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-nine years Linda Wingerter Blanchard. Bob is also survived by his loving daughters, Donna and Cheryl Blanchard. His oldest daughter, Donna, was his devoted caregiver for several years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Francis Blanchard, Sr., and Thelma Chandler Blanchard and siblings Francis "Frank" Blanchard, Jr., and Norma Cefalu. Bob was born on July 12, 1944 in New Orleans, LA. He lived in Algiers for many years before moving to League City, Texas ten years ago. Bob retired from the United States Army Reserves as a 1st Sergeant. He had an amazing knack for sales, and he held numerous sales and management positions throughout his career. Bob's love of fishing and the outdoors led him to host various outdoor and fishing shows. Bob was especially known for his charismatic and larger than life personality and his sense of humor. Once a person met Bob, they never forgot him. He made quite an impression on those who came into his life. Bob loved sharing stories with others, and he had a gift for finding the humor in situations. The family will hold a private memorial to celebrate Bob's life. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna, Louisiana.