Richard Lawrence Blanchette

He is preceded in passing by his parents, Donald and Patricia Blanchette; brothers, Steven Blanchette and Russell Blanchette; sisters, Corinne Malaske and Sandy Blanchette.

Rick is survived by his brothers, Edward (Hazel) Blanchette and Raymond (Marine) Blanchette; sister-in-law, Linda Blanchette; brother-in-law, Cary Malaske; nieces, Tamara, Catherine, Elizabeth, Amy, Shannon, Bobbi Jo, Tracy, and Toni; nephews, Darrin, Donald, David, Steven, and Shawn; and many other family members and friends.

Join us to Celebrate Rick's Life on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448. Visitation 11 am - 1 pm. Interment at Morningside Memorial Gardens at 1:15 pm

and reception to follow at Scoop's Pub, 482 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN.

In lieu of flowers, cards, memorials, or financial gifts, please consider a donation in honor of Rick to the Department of Veteran Affairs here: https://mn.gov/mdva/donate/

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