Richard Dean Blancett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Dean Blancett of Decatur, Illinois, born in Findlay, Illinois, who passed away on July 6, 2022 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Dean Blancett to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Millard Blancett and Bessie Blancett (Finks); his son Randy Allen Blancett; and his siblings, Theodore Blancett, Norman Blancett, Lola Bass, Dorothy Luttrell and Ruby Blancett.
He is survived by: his partner Gail Morris; his daughters, Donna Phillips (Paul) of Decatur and Tammy Fumusa (Vince) of Wisconsin; his daughter-in-law Kathleen Blancett of Alabama; his brother Cecil Blancett of Decatur; and his grandchildren, Verneil Phillips (Jenny) of South Carolina, Randy Allen Blancett II (Candace) of Maryland, Kyle Phillips (Emily) of Decatur, Ian Fumusa and Haley Fumusa of Wisconsin. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care of Decatur, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or donor's choice.
