Lester Earl Blanchard was born January 10, 1926 in Mason City, IA to Paul John and Hazel (Smith) Blanchard. He died February 24, 2013 at his home in Grant City at the age of 87.
Lester was united in marriage to Dolores Sparks on November 27, 1946 in Olathe, KS. To this union, 4 children were born. He worked for Ford Motor Company as a machine operator. Lester served in the United States Marines during World War II. Lester was preceded in death by son Michael Blanchard, his parents, and 2 brothers.
Survivors include wife Dolores of the home; son Greg Blanchard of Grant City; daughters Susan M. Duke of Salt Lake City and Leslie Bowman of Maryville; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
The body has been cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City.
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