William M. Blanchard

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

   William M. Blanchard, 81, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

   Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Funeral Services will commence at 11 a.m. at Morris Funeral Home.

   A private family burial will follow at Guttenberg City Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by Offutt Air Force Honor Guard.

  William was born on April 8, 1943, in Manchester, Iowa, son of William R. and Ava J. (Porter) Blanchard. He grew up in Delhi, Iowa. After graduation, he attended DeVry Technical Institute. He found a job in Guttenberg at Neil Websters TV repair shop. While working in Guttenberg, he met his future wife, Elaine Moser at the Corner Café. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served from April of 1964 to April of 1968. During that time, he was stationed in Elk city, Oklahoma. He moved his family back to Guttenberg, Iowa. He owned Bills TV & Appliance for many years. He also worked at Guttenberg High School as a bus driver.

  After retirement, he and his wife, Elaine, enjoyed spending winters in Arizona. He enjoyed traveling the country, nearly traveling to all 50 states, playing golf, bowling, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends, especially his granddaughter, Emily.

  Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elaine; children: Angie (Vince) Bradshaw of Scottsdale, AZ, Brent (Bev) Blanchard of Guttenberg; granddaughter, Emily Blanchard of Guttenberg; and a brother, Dennis (Ann) Blanchard of Bettendorf. 

   Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family. Information is available at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207 South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052.