Edward W. 'Jeff' Blankenheim
September 03, 1925 - March 05, 2011
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Blankenheim, Edward W. "Jeff"
MADISON - Edward W. "Jeff" Blankenheim, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 3, 1925, the son of Edward M. and Rose (Pharness) Blankenheim. Jeff proudly served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army following WWII. He was united in marriage to Darlene Faust on July 16, 1946, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. He and Darlene were charter members of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Jeff worked for Findorff Construction for over 38 years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Darlene Blankenheim of Madison; daughters, Cheryl (Bruce) Mjaanes of Fitchburg, and Debra (Greg Gersbach) Blankenheim of Madison; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Mercedes Lopez) Mjaanes, Christopher (Kelly) Mjaanes, Bryan (Heather) Mjaanes and Megan (Jeremiah) Blankenheim Villarreal and 10 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by sisters, Agnes Will and Rose (George) Swan; brother, Leroy (Mary); sister-in-law, Dolores Gerry; brothers-in-law, Don (Ann) Faust and Ken (Caryl) Faust; special niece, Jacklyn Fell; and many nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 with Fr. Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or St. Dennis Catholic Church. Many special thanks to St. Mary's Hospital and HospiceCare Inc.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or St. Dennis Catholic Church.
Visitation:
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 with Fr. Kent Schmitt presiding.
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Barbara Faust Miller
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I remember Jeff as being one of the happiest uncles I had as a child. He was always smiling and kidding around. Although I haven't seen him in quite a few years I am hopeful that he never lost that wonderful personality. I am sure his family will dearly miss him.
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Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Ihde (Rosie's Daughter Amy)
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May God Bless and Keep you all. I know that Uncle Jeff will be so greatly missed. Please know that you are all in my prayers. I believe that he is at one of the biggest and most exciting Blankenheim Family reunions yet. I picture him with Grandma's and Grandpa's and all the aunts and uncles together along with my Dad too. Maybe they are all sharing a really great German Beer together. Wish I could be with you all in person to give hugs and talk about a lot of memories. I am here for any of you anytime. May the Great "Bushwhacker" be waiting for me at the pearly gates when it is my turn.
Love to you all.
Amy Beth Peltier-Ihde
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Roger Watson
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Darlene,Debbie, and Dutch; Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We very blessed to have Uncle Jeff. We remember the times that we went fishing, visiting, camping, and going to church.
God bless you and be with you, Roger, Kelly, and Faith Watson