Louis Blazek

Louis Blazek, 82, of Creston died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St, Creston. Pastor Mary O'Riley will officiate. Interment will be at Bohemian Cemetery in Adams County with military honors by Williamson American Legion Post #719 and Theodore J. Martens VFW Post #1797. Open visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 25. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials will be made in Louis' name, to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Louis Christian Blazek, son of Rudolph and Gladys Fay (Coleman) Blazek, was born May 9, 1934, in Adams County near Prescott.

Louis graduated from Prescott High School in 1952.

On June 3, 1960, he married Darlene June Wallace in Prescott. The couple had three children. Louis worked as a carpenter from a young age. He began working in Prescott for Dick Dennis. Louis was drafted and served in the United States Army from November 1954 until he was honorably discharged in October 1956. He has built numerous homes in Creston, the Adams County area and Missouri. He lived all of his married life in Creston.

Louis was a member of the Williamson American Legion, VFW and Old Tyme Power Club. He was also an A.A. sponsor.

Louis is survived by his wife, Darlene Blazek of Creston; daughters, Tory Blazek of Redondo Beach, California, Julie (Phil) Chandler of Creston and Brenda Blazek of Des Moines; sister-in-law, Sherry Wallace of Creston; brother, John Blazek of Prescott; sister, Daisy Brown of Corning; brother-in-law, Wayne Kenfiel of Creston; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Kenfield; sister-in-law, Margaret Blazek; and brother-in-law, Robert Brown.