Michael F. Blenker

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Michael F. “Mike” Blenker, age 98 of Albany was held at 11:00 AM Monday December 15, 2014 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.
Honorary Pallbearers were the members of the Catholic United Financial Council #400. Father Brad Jenniges, OSB and Fr. Eberhard Schefers co-officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Mike passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014 at the Mother Of Mercy Nursing Home.
Mike was born on August 19, 1916 to Frank and Mary (Hiltner) Blenker in Albany, MN. Mike grew up and worked on his farm outside of Albany and lived his entire life in the Albany area. He married Olivia Schefers on November 14, 1944 in Richmond, MN.
He was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Catholic United Financial Council #400. Mike enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He also enjoyed spending time with this family and friends.
He is survived by his brother, Andrew Blenker of Albany, and a sister Frances Metzger of Kennewick, WA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary; his wife, Olivia; five siblings: Leo, Joseph, Roman and Herman Blenker, and Marie Schefers. Funeral arrangements were made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany.