Source: Glancy, H. Brown & Son Funeral Home
Samuel M. "Sam" Blinn, 69, of Bluffton, IN, passed away at 9:45 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Norwood Nursing Center in Huntington, IN. He was born on Sunday, January 31, 1943, in Wells County, IN, to Merole and Ethel "Foust" Blinn. Sam graduated from the Jackson Township High School Class of 1961. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving for many years. Sam had been overseas in Vietnam where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. He had also been and ROTC instructor.
Survivors Include: Sister - Rebecca "Bob" Hix, Marion, IN, Sister - Doris Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - James "Jackie" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - John "Karen" Blinn, Warren, IN, Sister - Mary Lou Blinn, Fort Wayne, IN, Brother - Jerry "Rita" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother in Law - Jerry Pearson, Plymouth, IN,
Several - Nieces and Nephews, He was preceded in death by: Father - Merole Blinn, Mother - Ethel "Foust" Blinn, Sister - Bonita Pearson. Per Sam's wishes there will be no calling. A private graveside service will take place at a later date with Interment in the Van Buren Cemetery. Preferred memorials: Donors Choice
Samuel M. "Sam" Blinn, 69, of Bluffton, IN, passed away at 9:45 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Norwood Nursing Center in Huntington, IN. He was born on Sunday, January 31, 1943, in Wells County, IN, to Merole and Ethel "Foust" Blinn. Sam graduated from the Jackson Township High School Class of 1961. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving for many years. Sam had been overseas in Vietnam where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. He had also been and ROTC instructor.
Survivors Include: Sister - Rebecca "Bob" Hix, Marion, IN, Sister - Doris Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - James "Jackie" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - John "Karen" Blinn, Warren, IN, Sister - Mary Lou Blinn, Fort Wayne, IN, Brother - Jerry "Rita" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother in Law - Jerry Pearson, Plymouth, IN,
Several - Nieces and Nephews, He was preceded in death by: Father - Merole Blinn, Mother - Ethel "Foust" Blinn, Sister - Bonita Pearson. Per Sam's wishes there will be no calling. A private graveside service will take place at a later date with Interment in the Van Buren Cemetery. Preferred memorials: Donors Choice
Source: Glancy, H. Brown & Son Funeral Home
Samuel M. "Sam" Blinn, 69, of Bluffton, IN, passed away at 9:45 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Norwood Nursing Center in Huntington, IN. He was born on Sunday, January 31, 1943, in Wells County, IN, to Merole and Ethel "Foust" Blinn. Sam graduated from the Jackson Township High School Class of 1961. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving for many years. Sam had been overseas in Vietnam where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. He had also been and ROTC instructor.
Survivors Include: Sister - Rebecca "Bob" Hix, Marion, IN, Sister - Doris Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - James "Jackie" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - John "Karen" Blinn, Warren, IN, Sister - Mary Lou Blinn, Fort Wayne, IN, Brother - Jerry "Rita" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother in Law - Jerry Pearson, Plymouth, IN,
Several - Nieces and Nephews, He was preceded in death by: Father - Merole Blinn, Mother - Ethel "Foust" Blinn, Sister - Bonita Pearson. Per Sam's wishes there will be no calling. A private graveside service will take place at a later date with Interment in the Van Buren Cemetery. Preferred memorials: Donors Choice
Samuel M. "Sam" Blinn, 69, of Bluffton, IN, passed away at 9:45 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Norwood Nursing Center in Huntington, IN. He was born on Sunday, January 31, 1943, in Wells County, IN, to Merole and Ethel "Foust" Blinn. Sam graduated from the Jackson Township High School Class of 1961. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving for many years. Sam had been overseas in Vietnam where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. He had also been and ROTC instructor.
Survivors Include: Sister - Rebecca "Bob" Hix, Marion, IN, Sister - Doris Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - James "Jackie" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother - John "Karen" Blinn, Warren, IN, Sister - Mary Lou Blinn, Fort Wayne, IN, Brother - Jerry "Rita" Blinn, Warren, IN, Brother in Law - Jerry Pearson, Plymouth, IN,
Several - Nieces and Nephews, He was preceded in death by: Father - Merole Blinn, Mother - Ethel "Foust" Blinn, Sister - Bonita Pearson. Per Sam's wishes there will be no calling. A private graveside service will take place at a later date with Interment in the Van Buren Cemetery. Preferred memorials: Donors Choice
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