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Richard Carl “Dick” Blaess

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Birth	:	24 Jun 1937 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Sep 2015 La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4543991, -91.8656006
Description	:	Richard “Dick” Blaess, age 78, of Burr Oak, IA, died on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Richard Carl “Dick” Blaess was born on June 24, 1937, the son of Richard L. and Doris (Blomgren) Blaess in Decorah, IA. Dick attended Fremont #5 Country School near the St. Agnes-Plymouth Rock, west of Burr Oak. He graduated from Harmony High School, in Harmony, MN. He worked at Maynard Hovden’s Phillips 66 in Ridgeway, IA. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Thorson on January 9, 1960 at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church, and they were blessed... Read More	Richard “Dick” Blaess, age 78, of Burr Oak, IA, died on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Richard Carl “Dick” Blaess was born on June 24, 1937, the son of Richard L. and Doris (Blomgren) Blaess in Decorah, IA. Dick attended Fremont #5 Country School near the St. Agnes-Plymouth Rock, west of Burr Oak. He graduated from Harmony High School, in Harmony, MN. He worked at Maynard Hovden’s Phillips 66 in Ridgeway, IA. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Thorson on January 9, 1960 at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church, and they were blessed with four children. Dick worked for Maritanau Motors in Waterloo, IA, for a few years. They returned to Burr Oak in 1963, where Dick opened Blaess Repair, which he operated for several years. In 1971, Dick went to work for the North Winneshiek School District as the Bus Superintendent and Bus Mechanic. He retired in 1999. Dick enjoyed stock car racing in his early years. He also was inventive and a thinker and liked tinkering and fixing cars and tractors; always paying close attention to details. He liked to go fishing, camping, hunting and just being outdoors. Dick was a devout Christian man who enjoyed reading the bible. He was a member of the Cresco Community Chapel, serving as an Elder and an Anawa Leader. Dick will be remembered for being a kind, patient and honest man. He also cherished the time that he spent with his family and grandchildren and will be missed dearly. Dick was preceded in death by his parents: Richard L. and Doris (Blomgren) Blaess. One sister: Pauline Kerns on June 22, 2005. One nephew: Israel Blaess in 1968. Three brothers-in-law: Lyle Knoke in 2003; Gilman Tangen in 1986; and Paul Florian in 2004. His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ernest and Thelma (Folkedahl) Thorson. One brother-in-law: Donald Blaess. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015, the Cresco Community Chapel, 24024 Highway #9 East, Cresco, IA, with Rev. Mike Simiele presiding. Burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, IA. obituary & photo published by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah, IA.

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Richard Carl “Dick” Blaess's memorial is located at: Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Richard Carl “Dick” Blaess death?
Richard Carl “Dick” Blaess death on 5 Sep 2015 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 43.4543991
Longitude: -91.8656006

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence "Richard" Blaess

(1913 - 1989)

Doris Caroline Blomgren Blaess

(1913 - 2011)

Siblings

Darlyne Mae Blaess

(1934 - 1934)

Infant Blaess

(1934 - 1934)

Donna Marles Blaess Knoke

(1939 - unknow)

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Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

2. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

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Coordinate: 43.4570000, -91.9630000

7. Elliota Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5010986, -91.9411011

8. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
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9. Hesper Public Cemetery
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12. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

13. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5396996, -91.9302979

14. Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5444412, -91.8099976

15. Mabel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5292015, -91.7743988

16. Locust Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

17. Barnes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4501000, -92.0088000

18. Baethke Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3856010, -91.9781036

19. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

20. Russell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

21. State Line Methodist Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5013885, -92.0097198

22. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

23. Newburg Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5686111, -91.8147202

24. Fremont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4724998, -92.0299988