Blazek 80th birthday open house planned

Celebrate with Vern Blake

October 01, 2025 at 9:05 am CDT

The children of Vern Blazek invite you to celebrate his 80th birthday 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, 107 SW 5th Street.

Vern is a lifelong resident of Adair County and raised four children with his late wife Meridith: Irene, Linda, Glenda and Martin.

After retiring from farming, Vern could be found assisting with auctions and helping with the food pantry at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Caleb Nelson

Caleb is editor of the Adair County Free Press and Fontanelle Observer, with regular beats of Greenfield City Council, Adair County Board of Supervisors, Nodaway Valley School Board, sports and features. He works remotely from Greenfield where he lives with his wife, Kilee. He enjoys sports, giving guitar lessons, his church and being with family.