Obituary for Michael E Blum, Sr. (Blum)
Michael E. Blum Sr., 69, of Dubuque passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, December 10 at Summit Congregational Church U.C.C., Rev. Ms. Karen Candee will officiate. Military honors will be conducted immediately following services by the American Legion, Post 6. A visitation will be held from 2-7 pm, Monday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, where sharing of memories will begin at 6:30 pm. A visitation will also be held from 10-10:45 am., Tuesday at the Church.
Michael was born on March 6, 1950 the son of Rexford and Mary Theresa “Terri” (Murphy) Blum. Growing up his mom was his world and he and his sister, Carol were joined at the hip.
Mike married Esther Miller on April 6, 1974 at Faith United Methodist Church in Dubuque.
Mike served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was stationed on the USS Carpenter and the USS Knox.
Mike began working at Interstate Power Company, which later became Alliant Power Plant, for over 38 years. He retired as Operation Supervisor in 2012.
Mike’s pride and joy were his grandkids. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Christmas was his favorite time of the year.
Mike had a passion for walleye fishing and hunting. He shared his passions with his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of his fishing boat.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; children, Brian Blum and Michael (Shawna) Blum; 4 grandchildren, Brittany, Cody (fiancé, Emilie), Layla and Aiden; 1 great- grandson, all of Dubuque; his dogson, Gizmo; grandpuppies; sister, Carol (Al) Scolf, of Milwaukee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Deb (Greg) Kramer, Edwin Miller, both of Waterloo, IA and Cindy (Phil) Cook, of Dubuque; aunt, Ruth Hunt, of Michigan; uncle, Pete Blum, of Lancaster, WI; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joel; sister, Nancy Pope; parents; and several aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers the family request plants.
A Michael Blum Memorial Fund has been established where donations will be given to cancer research.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Hermann and his nursing staff, Tony Heiar, ARNP, Dr. Brian Link in the oncology department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and to Joan and Jim Wehrspann for the many trips to and from Iowa City.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, December 10 at Summit Congregational Church U.C.C., Rev. Ms. Karen Candee will officiate. Military honors will be conducted immediately following services by the American Legion, Post 6. A visitation will be held from 2-7 pm, Monday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, where sharing of memories will begin at 6:30 pm. A visitation will also be held from 10-10:45 am., Tuesday at the Church.
Michael was born on March 6, 1950 the son of Rexford and Mary Theresa “Terri” (Murphy) Blum. Growing up his mom was his world and he and his sister, Carol were joined at the hip.
Mike married Esther Miller on April 6, 1974 at Faith United Methodist Church in Dubuque.
Mike served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was stationed on the USS Carpenter and the USS Knox.
Mike began working at Interstate Power Company, which later became Alliant Power Plant, for over 38 years. He retired as Operation Supervisor in 2012.
Mike’s pride and joy were his grandkids. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Christmas was his favorite time of the year.
Mike had a passion for walleye fishing and hunting. He shared his passions with his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of his fishing boat.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; children, Brian Blum and Michael (Shawna) Blum; 4 grandchildren, Brittany, Cody (fiancé, Emilie), Layla and Aiden; 1 great- grandson, all of Dubuque; his dogson, Gizmo; grandpuppies; sister, Carol (Al) Scolf, of Milwaukee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Deb (Greg) Kramer, Edwin Miller, both of Waterloo, IA and Cindy (Phil) Cook, of Dubuque; aunt, Ruth Hunt, of Michigan; uncle, Pete Blum, of Lancaster, WI; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joel; sister, Nancy Pope; parents; and several aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers the family request plants.
A Michael Blum Memorial Fund has been established where donations will be given to cancer research.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Hermann and his nursing staff, Tony Heiar, ARNP, Dr. Brian Link in the oncology department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and to Joan and Jim Wehrspann for the many trips to and from Iowa City.