Richard J. Blum

Richard J. Blum (1931-2022), a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died of complications of Parkinson's on January 22, 2022. Called by the nickname "Blos" by many of his friends, he was an outdoorsman who was an early runner, skier, mountain climber, hiker and distance bike rider. He was a loyal Dartmouth graduate of the class of 1953 and a U.S. Marine Corps officer. His energetic life was offset by his curiosity, generous spirit and interest in art and history.

After some years in the family business, he co-founded Blossom Industries, a sales and engineering firm that provided manufacturing solutions to the commercial baking industry. He remained its president until his retirement a decade ago. He subsequently became a consultant in the same industry and oversaw several large projects in the US and UK before retiring a second time at the age of 87.

He Is survived by his wife of 33 years, Harriet Warm, his son Peter Blum, daughters Anne Blum, Jane (John) DeMarchi, Elizabeth (Duncan) Lonsdale, Johanna Schupf, and Katherine (Albert-deceased) Kim. Devoted grandfather of 13 and brother of John (Kathy) Blum.

Services will be held Friday, January 28 at 2 PM at the BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights, Oh.

In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to MoCa Cleveland (mocacleveland.org) or the charity of their choice.

Family and friends who are not able to attend the service may view it on Friday, January 28 at 2 PM by navigating to https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1643147537162268.

Family and friends who are unable to attend or view the service on Friday, January 28, may view it beginning Saturday, January 29 by going to YouTube and enter in search : Richard J. Blum Funeral Service