Charles Andrew Blume

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Nov. 21, 1938-Aug. 6, 2007

CULBERTSON -- Charles Andrew Blume, 68, died Monday (Aug. 6, 2007), at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

He was born Nov. 21, 1938, at Carlton, to Elmer Thomas and Ruth Irene (Chesmore) Blume. He grew up in Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1958.

He spent his life in Culbertson where he worked at the county fair and did lawns for many Culbertson residents.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Darlene Best.

Survivors include his brother, Arthur and wife, Dorothy Blume of McCook; and nine nephews and nieces.

Services will be Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Herrmann Memorial Chapel in McCook with the Rev. Richard Melano officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be Monday, 10:30 a.m., at the Culbertson Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in his name and friends may call at Herrmann Funeral Chapel 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday.

Herrmann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.