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RICHARD BLANK Obituary
(DECEMBER 21, 1926 - JULY 27, 2012)
Richard D. Blank, 85, of Wilmington, NC passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.
He was born in Marion, Ohio on December 21, 1926, the son of the late Robert and Esther Blank. He is survived by his wife, Joan, of 46 years. Surviving are sons, Douglas Blank and wife, Carlotta, Wilmington, NC, Tony Thomas and wife, Mary, Columbus, Ohio, Tim Thomas and wife Sue of Findlay, Ohio, Daughters, Rebecca Porterfield, Wilmington, NC, Theresa Star Retterer, Marion, Ohio, Pamela Boyd,. Venice, Fl, Michelle Wall and husband Fred, Wilmington, NC. He is also survived by sisters, Patricia Davids and spouse, Howard Davids of Marion, Ohio, Phyllis Elders (deceased spouse, Tyson), Mary Lou Witmer and husband, John of Purcellville, VA, sister-in-law Joanne Blank (deceased spouse, James Blank and Richard's brother of Marion, Ohio. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Richard graduated from Pleasant High School, Ohio. He spent many years in retail and in his spare time building furniture, rebuilding homes and riding his motorcycle across the country numerous times. He was a fun loving man who totally loved his family and enjoyed life. He will be missed by all.
Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099
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Bonnie Klages
August 2, 2012
Joan...I am so sorry for your loss; I remember you and Sharon Kneisley and Marge Hazelett...and having ice cream at Isaly's after Psychology class. Do you remember? I've been manager of Mental Health at MGH for 17 yrs...and have worked there for 29 yrs. think of you often, and would love to hear from you.
August 1, 2012
Dad you are missed already....there will never be another one like you! I have treasured your sense of humor all my life and will hold firm to wonderful memories of you with so very much love. I am blessed to know that I will spend eternity in heaven with you by the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It doesn't get any better then that..does it Dad!! I love and miss you!! Your daughter, Pam (twins huh Dad!!)
August 1, 2012
Doug and family. Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike and Debbie Davis
Sherry Dillinger
August 1, 2012
Pam and Star, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. Peace be with the family.
July 31, 2012
I give all praise to God that he brought my father to a saving faith in Him before he passed from this life to the next.In April of 2008 my dad expressed to me that he was trusting in what Christ did on Calvary for his salvation.He will be greatly missed.the world was much better with him in it.His daughter,Star Retterer
Susan Staats
July 31, 2012
You have my sincerest sympathy for your loss. I love the Blank family as if they were my own. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep your faith strong and God will see you through.Look up and smile.
Susan Buell Tallahassee Fl.
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