Blum, Charles ("Charlie") Michael (1935 - 2020)

BLUM, ZIMMERMAN, HEESE, CLARK, SMITH, WINGERT

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/15/2020 at 12:25:22

Name of deceased: Charles (“Charlie”) Michael Blum

Aged: 85 yrs, 4 mo, 29 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: June 26, 1935; Panama, Shelby County, IA

Died: Nov. 25, 2020; Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Private Family Service: Nov. 30, 2020; a community celebration of Charlie's life to be held at a later date

Survived by: Siblings, Sister Joyce Blum FSPA, Alice (spouse, Jerry) Zimmerman of Minden, IA, Jeannie (spouse, LeRoy) Heese of Defiance, IA, and Judy Clark of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Pat Blum of Harlan, IA; brother-in-law, Denny Smith of Plattsmouth, NE; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Chris and Nora Blum; siblings, Vernon (and spouse, Irene) Blum, Virginia (and spouse, Louis) Wingert, Mary Blum, Emil Blum, Chris Blum Jr. and Audrey Smith; brother-in-law, Fred Clark

Education: Attended St. Mary's School, Panama, IA

Religious affiliation: Active and devoted member, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Panama, IA; helped at the parish picnics and served on different committees in the parish

Military service: U. S. Army, stationed stateside and in Germany; dates not provided

Marriage: Never married

Employment: Farmer

Hobbies/Interests: When he was younger, he was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department; enjoyed playing basketball, softball, bowling, boating, skiing in Colorado, and taking road trips to Arizona; liked playing cards

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com