Edwin Blanding

Edwin (Ed) R. Blanding, age 64, of Danbury died February 17, 2013. Ed was born on May 22, 1948 in Frederic to Rexford and Karen Marie Blanding. He was united in marriage to Sharon on November 25, 1972 in Bloomington, Illinois. Ed worked as an industrial electrician, working in oil fields, nuclear power plants, missile sites in the Dakotas, taconite mines, and in hospitals and jails for over 25 years. He was a retired member of the IBEW Local #176 in Illinois. He was an active member of the Burnett County Democratic Party and past member of the the Elks and the Moose Lodge. In his free time he spent time outdoors enjoying nature, watching the birds, deer hunting, and fishing. He was also known to show his moves on the dance floor. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother Calvin and brother Leroy; sister-in-law Lucille and special aunt Esther Blanding-Amundson. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon; their children Sue (Warren) Altmann and Timothy (Cory) Smith-Blanding; Beth Falls; his grandson Devin; brother Don and John “Jack” (Dianne); along with other relatives and many dear friends. Visitation will be Thursday, February 21; 4-7 PM at Swedberg-Taylor FH, Webster. Funeral service will be Friday, February 22; 11 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor FH, Webster.