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1952 Craig 2001

Craig Blazek

September 16, 1952 — May 25, 2001

Craig Harold Blazek was born to Kathryn Joyce (Smith) and Harold Junior Blazek on September 16, 1952, in Creston, Iowa. Craig entered eternal rest on May 25, 2005, at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston, Iowa, at the age of fifty-two years, eight months, and eight days.
Craig lived in Creston his entire life. He graduated from Creston High school with the class of 1970. He attended Southwestern Community College and played basketball. Craig married Susan Gamertsfelder in 1975 in Creston; they later divorced. Craig married JoAnne Tindle in August of 1980 in Sturgis, South Dakota; they later divorced.
Craig worked for Gits Manufacturing for more than 25 years. He worked in the plating department, then in inventory control. He was later promoted to a supervisory position.
Craig was past president of the local U. A. W. Union. He was Commissioner and a Past President for Creston Little League Baseball and Softball for 17 years. He also coached both baseball and softball. Craig was also a championship horseman.
Left to mourn Craigs passing are his daughters: Ginny (Tylor) Keasey, Bridgewater, IA; and April Pendegraft, Creston; his six grandchildren: Austin and Alyssa Corrigan, Urbandale; Brendan, Madison, and Gaej Pendegraft, Creston; Jordan Keasey, Bridgewater; his sister: Lana Bearden, Creston; his nephew: Jason Bearden, Creston; great nephew: Alex Bearden, Harlan; Aunts: Daisy Blazek, Paullina, IA; and Betty (Bill) Chapman, Creston; Uncles: Dale (Leota) Blazek, Creston; and Gene (Helen) Blazek, Creston; Special Friend: JoAnne Bishop, Creston; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.
Preceding Craig in death were his Mother: Kathryn on May 25, 2001; his Father: Harold in December 1989; Grandparents: George and Esther Blazek; Ralph and Stella Smith; and his dog C. J.

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