Obituary of Peter BLANKENBERG

Peter Michael BlankenbergPeter Blankenberg passed away July 22, 2010 with his family at his side.Petey was born on June 12, 1964 in Chicago, IL and moved to Lake Havasu in 1984. He loved to make people laugh and will be remembered most for that special gift. He also enjoyed going on desert runs in his Polaris, reading the bible and being around his friends. He worked at Big Blasters for 20 years, and was a treasured employee.He is survived by his father, Norval Blankenberg of Streamwood, IL; his mother Carol McLouth of Youngstown, AZ; his brother Bob (Tom) Blankenberg of Phoenix, AZand his sister Sue Blankenberg of Streamwood, IL; nephews Micheal & Alec and his niece Jackeline; his Aunts Donna (Rich) Madland of Columbus, Ohio, Kaaren (Don) Little of Lake Havasu; his cousins George (Barb) Pitra of Chicago, IL; Lori (Paul) Abram, Robby (Linda) Koenig, David (Terry) Koenig all of Lake Havasu and Dody Pinkerton and Steve Madland of Ohio; the children of his cousins Jake (Becky) Lauer, Matt Lauer, Dani, Sami, Bobbi and Vincent Koenig, James, and Alberta Abram and Irene Little, all of Lake Havasu.The children will always remember Petey for his quirky little sayings and making them laugh.He is also survived by his dearest friends that were like his family, Shawn & Linda Haddad, and many other friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Blankenberg and his Uncle, Robert Koenig.He will truly be missed and will be remembered in our hearts forever!A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, August 9, 2010, from 3-6 pm at BBQ Bill's Big Easy.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.