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Jack M. Blanke

Birth	:	2 Apr 1936 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 Mar 2020 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6150017, -97.7108002
Description	:	Jack was born at 824 H Street in Geneva, NE in 1936 to Henry and Fern Blanke. He had 2 older siblings Henry and Janice. Jack graduated from Geneva High School in 1954. He ran track, played basketball and was all state in football. He went on to Doane College. He wasn’t too serious about school until he met Margaret Hoarty. Jack and Margaret married on May 31, 1958 at St. Helena’s Church in Grafton, Nebraska. When they were first married, Jack and Margaret would make frequent trips to Grafton and Geneva. Read More	Jack was born at 824 H Street in Geneva, NE in 1936 to Henry and Fern Blanke. He had 2 older siblings Henry and Janice. Jack graduated from Geneva High School in 1954. He ran track, played basketball and was all state in football. He went on to Doane College. He wasn’t too serious about school until he met Margaret Hoarty. Jack and Margaret married on May 31, 1958 at St. Helena’s Church in Grafton, Nebraska. When they were first married, Jack and Margaret would make frequent trips to Grafton and Geneva. Jack would work at Blanke’s Tavern, Geneva City Pool, and help Margaret with her siblings Jim, Nell, Ann and Dick while his mother in law Mary was teaching or going to school. After Jack graduated from Doane, they moved to Fairbury, Nebraska where their son Timothy was born. In 1961, they moved to Omaha where Elizabeth and Philip were born. Jack and Margaret’s first home was at 6106 N. 66th Street. It was a great neighborhood with lots of young families. They moved to 3823 N. 95th in 1973 where they were surrounded by good neighbors and lots of Maplewood preschool and Omaha Public school friends. Jack’s first teaching job in Omaha was teaching geography at McMillan Junior High. He transferred to Technical High School where he taught history for 10 years. He spent the last 23 years of his teaching career at Central. He was the history department head for 21 years teaching Advanced Placement and regular history courses. Jack was a great teacher. He won the Buffet Award in 1994. He enjoyed teaching students about William Jennings Bryan – the Golden Boy orator from the Platte, Bloody Kansas, Return to Normalcy, 13 contiguous colonies and Milton Friedman Jack loved his family, Nebraska football and the New York Yankees. Jack retired from Central in 1997 to spend more time with his family. He volunteered several years at St. James Grade School where his grandchildren, Tom and Libby were students. He enjoyed being a cafeteria and playground monitor. After Tom and Libby left St. James, he switched volunteer roles. He cleaned the church and helped at funerals so he could spend more time with Margaret. He was a devoted husband to Margaret. They were married for 55 years. Survived by: Children: Tim (Michelle), Lisa, and Phil Grandchildren: Tom (Kari) and Libby (Cody) Numerous family and friends His dog: Shirley Heafey Hoffman Dworak & Cutler March/ July 2020

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Where is Jack M. Blanke's memorial?
Jack M. Blanke's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Jack M. Blanke death?
Jack M. Blanke death on 16 Mar 2020 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jack M. Blanke's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6150017
Longitude: -97.7108002

Family Members:

Parent

Henry H. Blanke

(1909 - 1968)

Fern Lucille Cruse Blanke

(1910 - 1979)

Spouse

Mary Margaret Blanke

(1936 - 2013)

Siblings

Janice Jeanette Blanke Fassnacht

(1934 - 1987)

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