Richard Charles Blaisdell formerly of Arlington Heights Private memorial services were held for Richard Charles Blaisdell, 87, of Sarasota, Fla., Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at his residence in Florida. Born March 9, 1916, in Urbana, Ill., the only son of Elsie Mary and Ora Otis Blaisdell, he passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at his home. Mr. Blaisdell was a veteran of World War II and was a captain and member of the 449th Bomb Group, based in Grottaglie, Italy. He served as lead Bombardier of this group. Richard was employed by the Midwest Service Company of Chicago. He married Beatrice Jensen in the Christian Church on the University of Illinois Campus at Campaign, and on June 13, 2003, they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary, at their home in Sarasota. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice (nee Jensen) Blaisdell of Sarasota; son, Randall Chase Blaisdell of Louisville, Ky.; and sister, Mary B. Caldwell of Fountain Hills, Ariz. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Marie, Dorothy Alberta and Vesta Juanita Blaisdell, and Norma Joan Murray.
Tom Jackson
Gaithersburg, MD
