Blanche A. Bandemer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Blanche Alice (Bulin) Bandemer was born to John Bulin & Anna (Houser) Bulin on September 2, 1930, at Alexandria, Nebraska, and passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 9 months, and 18 days. She was one of 5 children born in the family. Blanche grew up on a farm near Alexandria, Nebraska. She attended school in Alexandria area and graduated from Alexandria High School as Valedictorian with the Class of 1948. Upon high school, Blanche attended Fairbury College graduating in 1953. She continued her education at the University of Nebraska earning a Bachelor’s Degree in education in 1967 and a Master’s Degree in education in 1971. Blanche taught in Jefferson county school district 30 from 1948-1949, Thayer county district 89 from 1949-1950, Fairmont school district 19 from 1953-1959, Strang school district from 1963-1967, and the Shickley school district 54 from 1967-1992. She retired in 1992 after 35 ¾ years of teaching. Blanche received great enjoyment from her years of teaching. Blanche was married to Loren J. Bandemer of Gilead, Nebraska on August 25, 1949 and 4 children were born to them. Blanche loved to garden, especially caring for her roses. She also enjoyed reading, fishing and attending grandchildren’s sporting events. She received much joy from her hobby of collecting U.S. Military shoulder patches, pocket patches, and jacket patches. She met many wonderful friends through this hobby. She was a member of the Military Insignia Collectors. Blanche also enjoyed traveling and traveled the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and New Zealand. She also enjoyed traveling to away Nebraska football games and enjoyed watching most other sports. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church Of Christ in Geneva. Blanche was preceded in death by her parents John & Anna; her stillborn daughter Peggy Ann Bandemer; sister Peggy Bulin; and brothers Howard Bulin, Frank Bulin, and John Bulin, Jr. She is survived by her son Douglas and wife Coleen of Lee’s Summit, MO, son Don and his wife Belinda of Lincoln, and daughter Cynthia and husband Michael Ring of Marysville, KS. She is also survived by grandchildren, Amy and Michael Sullivan of Olathe, KS, Brett and Nicole Bandemer of Dardenne Prairie, MO, Anthony and Jordyn Ring of Marysville, KS, and Alicia Ring of Lawrence, KS; great-grandchildren Claire and Max Sullivan of Olathe, KS, Taylor Bandemer of Dardenne Prairie, MO, and Charles Ring of Marysville, KS. Funeral services for Blanche were held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church Of Christ in Geneva. Pastor Bill Switzer officiated the service. Nancy Cradduck accompanied the congregation in the singing of “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” “Rock Of Ages,” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers for the service included Doug Bandemer, Don Bandemer, Brett Bandemer, Anthony Ring, Michael Ring, and Michael Sullivan. Interment was held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hebron. Farmer & Son Funeral Home of Geneva was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are directed to the First Congregational Church or Christ or the Geneva Senior Center.

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Blanche A. Bandemer

September 2, 1930 - June 20, 2013