Arthur L. BLANCHARD

Blanchard, Arthur L. -- Manchester, MI -- Age 84, passed away July 23, 2005 in Chelsea. He was born June 1, 1921 in Hersey, MI the son of Ralph and Ida (Nissley) Blanchard. He married Ruth Romelhardt on May 8, 1943 and she preceded him in death in 1994. Arthur was a member of the Manchester Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his children: Lynn (Larry) Ketzel of Pinckney, MI, Sue (Dave) Krzyzaniak of Ann Arbor, Judy (Brian) Langham of Saline; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. A celebration of Arthur's life will take place with a Masonic Service on Monday, July 25 beginning at 8 P.M. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Jenter Chapel in Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Arbor Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 P.M. & 6 P.M. until the time of service. Please sign Arthur's guest book at www.BorekJennings.com Published in the Ann Arbor News on MLive.com on 7/25/2005.