Dale Blesi

Dale Allen Blesi was born March 23, 1949 in Anoka, Minnesota, the son of Wayne and Helen (Brendt) Blesi.  He was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hope.  Dale was raised in the Anoka and Crystal communities and graduated from Cooper Sr. High School in New Hope, Class of 1967.  He served in the United States Navy, stationed in Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970.  On May 19, 1984 he was united in marriage to Donna Ahartz by Pastor Gunderman in New Hope.

Dale was an excellent baker and was able to put these skills to good use at Penny’s Bakery in New Hope and Kennedy’s Bakery in Madison.  He concluded his working years as a Correctional Officer for Corrections Corporation of America at facilities in Minnesota and Arizona.  Dale was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, where he served on the Evangelism Committee.  He loved to play guitar and drums, liked to fish, and to go dancing.  Above all, he enjoyed sharing his love of God.

Dale passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Appleton Area Health Services.  He attained 69 years, 6 months, and 7 days of age.  Dale is survived by his wife, Donna of Appleton; children: Keith (Ardis) Blesi of Hastings, Jason (Denise Cartier) Blesi of Hastings, Casey (Jay) Ellis of East Bethel, Angie (Mike) Strater of Oviedo, FL, Robert Heim of Appleton, and William Heim, of TN; 15 grandchildren: Shelby (Tim) Tyree, Kelsey (Justin) Soll, Tyler Blesi, Tony Blesi, Josh Blesi, Paige Blesi, Dustin Blesi, Katelyn Blesi, Allie, Blesi, Deisha Strater, Justice Survis, Tiffany Heim, Amanda Heim. Megan Moy, Payton Moy; 5 great-grandchildren: Oliver, Paisley, April, Matthew, and Carter; 2 sisters: Diana (Jim) Border of Maplewood and Bonnie Dischinger of New Hope; 3 brothers: Loren “Skip” (Terri) Blesi of Tampa, FL, Roger Blesi of Tampa, FL, and Scott (Ginni) Blesi of Pine River; brother-in-law, David (Joanne) Ahartz of Isle; sister-in-law, Patti Ahartz of Maplewood; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his daughters: Jennifer Beyer-Moy and Shelly Ahartz; his parents, Wayne and Helen Blesi; brothers-in-law, William Dischinger and Robert Ahartz.

Blessed be the memory of Dale Allen Blesi.