Dan Blankenbaker
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Dan Blankenbaker |
Official ObituaryDan BlankenbakerDan Blankenbaker, 69, of Robinson, IL, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born April 3, 1952, in Terre Haute, IN, the son of John & Rosalie (Mumford) Blankenbaker, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Nicole Bradshaw, in 2005 and by his niece, Lori Dvorak.He married Vicky (Laymon) on March 27, 1978, and she survives. He is also survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Jason & Katie Blankenbaker; by his precious granddaughters, Lily Blankenbaker and Leah Blankenbaker; by his brother & sister-in-law, Bill & Janice Blankenbaker; by his sisters, Norma Geffs and Linda Stoneking; as well as several nieces & nephews and great-nieces & nephews. Dan grew up in the Casey area and was a 1970 graduate of Casey High School. He would further his education at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Lake Land College, where he earned an associate degree in mathematics. In 1977, Dan went to work for the Marathon Pipeline and worked his way up to corrosion tech before retiring in 2011. Anyone who knew Dan recognized that he was multifaceted, seeing as he held a wide array of interests that each brought life to his living. He was an avid motorcyclist and truly enjoyed the freedom of the open road. Dan was also quite the sports fan and had a special place in his heart for the Chicago Bears. He had a very technical mind, which lent itself to his remote-controlled boat and airplane hobby. He amassed quite a collection of these, as well as of guitars. Dan's musical abilities and love of Jesus culminated at Highland Church of Christ, where he was a staple on the worship team for 32 years. He also volunteered to help with church youth group functions when Jason was a boy, and in this capacity, taught a number of kids how to ski! He loved spending time out on the water and found great peace in fishing and joy in boating with his family. It was evident that his loved ones took on a central role in his life. Dan was a devoted husband, a proud dad, and a doting grandpa and will be remembered for pouring so much of himself into each of these roles. Though we grieve his passing, we do not grieve as those without hope. Instead, we find assurance that Dan is with Jesus and will dwell with him in the house of the Lord forever. A celebration of Dan's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4th, at the Highland Church of Christ in Robinson, with Pastors Shane Bopp and Tom Buchanan officiating. Memorials may be made to either "Highland Church of Christ" or to the "Oblong Children's Christian Home", with envelopes available at the church. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson is in charge of arrangements. |
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