Blaine graduated from Chanute High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Ottawa University Ottawa, Kansas. Following college he married Vina Lea Angell Rush on January 29, 1950.
Blaine worked in the banking industry for over 60 years. He was a member of the Smith Center, Kansas Lions Club and Lions Club where he had the honor of being elected as an International Director. While in Colorado Springs, he was a member Vista Grande Baptist Church. His passions were serving his church, community, and he enjoyed many outdoor activities. Blaine’s family was very important to him and he was always telling them, “We have a lot to be thankful for.”
He is survived by his children, Jodi (Jim) Wyss, Randy (Tami) Rush, and Jackie (Chris) Rodgers; sister, Sherrill (Chuck) Hoover; grandchildren, Derick B. (Shannon) Wyss, Brett J. (Kate) Wyss, Tiffany A. (Mike) Decker, Christina (Wes) Harrison, Wendy (Adam) Fisher, Kristen (Kyle) Schenk, Kale (Sharin) Shank, DeeDee Rodgers-Penny, Carisa (Blair) Dodson and Evan Rodgers, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Blaine was preceded in death by his parents and his wife (Vina Lea).
Memorials may be made to The Integrity Bank Charitable Trust, Vista Grande Baptist Church or the Lions International Foundation.
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