Frank E. Blum

Frank E. Blum, 56, of Orangeville died Sunday June 4, 2017. He was born March 6, 1961 in Kansas City, MO the son of Frank and Darleen (Hardesty) Blum. Frank served in the U.S. Navy from 1978-1981. He was employed as a pipefitter at Ceroni Piping. Frank was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 23. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and working with his hands. He is survived by his two sons, Frank Blum of Beloit, WI and Brennan (Janet) Oswald of Brodhead, WI; daughter, Cheyenna Blum of Rockford; two brothers, Dennis Blum and Tracy Blum; three sisters, Gala Surrell, Marasia Rozzel and Cathy Liston; and two grandchildren, Shaelyn Blum and Wren Oswald. Frank is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Blum. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday June 17, 2017 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport 504 North Walnut Ave Freeport, IL, with a visitation from noon until the time of service. Burial will be at Sunset Acre Memorial Gardens in Orangeville. A memorial has been established in his memory. Please visit and sign Frank's guestbook at www.burketubbs.com