James G. Blank, age 57, formerly of Ripon, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Clearview Long Term Care & Rehabilitation in Juneau where he had lived the past 6 years.
He was born May 18, 1946, in Ripon, a son to Gordon and Viola (Berger) Blank. After graduating from Ripon High School, he attended Fox Valley Technical School. James had been a draftsman at Maysteel in Mayville prior to his illness.
Survivors include 1 sister, Barbara Cobos of Vacaville, CA, and 1 nephew, Jeff (Marsha) Blank of Ripon. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 sister, Shirley Blank.
Graveside service for the public will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2003, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ripon with Rev. Doug Hanback officiating. Memorials in his name may be given to Clearview Long Term Care & Rehabilitation, 199 Home Rd, Juneau, WI 53039.
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon, is assisting the family.
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