Harry Ernest Blow, Sr.
Age 81, passed away July 20, 2003 at his home after a short illness. He was born in Agricola, KS the son of Harry W. and Opal Lanier Blow, Sr.
He was employed by Goodyear for 42 years . He served five years as a First Sergeant in the US Army during World War II.
He was a longtime member of American Legion Post #400 and Moose Lodge #555. He was an avid bowler, bowling a 300 game March 5, 2002. Mr. Blow was a baseball coach for the Babe Ruth League for many years.
He was married to Bernice V. Moulin April 23, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyo. She preceded him in death December 25, 1991.
Other survivors: One son Harry "Ernie" and Wife Mary Blow, Jr. Topeka
Two Grandchildren: Sgt. John Whitaker Topeka
Trish Schleicher Topeka
5 great grandchildren
Five Sisters:Darlene L. Blow, Patty Noble, Judy Rice, Shirley Evert, Janie Kidwell
Five Brothers: Harry W. Blow, Jr., Ray Blow, Jack Blow, Jim Blow, Donald Blow
StepMother: Agnes Headley
Funeral services will be held at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel at 11:00AM, Thursday, July 24, 2003. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #400 at Memorial Park cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 7:00PM-9:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice or American Legion Post #400.
Penwell-gabel Mid-Town Chapel
785-354-8558
Fax- 785-354-1965
Bob Hoover Funeral Director