Ronald E. Blattenberger, Sr., 69, died Oct. 30th at Maine Medical Center. He was a long time resident of Windham, NH and currently resided in Branford, FL and S. Portland, ME.
Ronald was born and educated in New Florence, PA, the son of the late Elmer & Laura (Dewitt) Blattenberger. He served in the Air Force after graduating from Ferndale High School. Ronald was employed as an Electrical Engineer for Raytheon Co. in Andover, MA for 37 years before retiring.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and water sports. He was a member of the Arlington Club in Lawrence, MA and the Playboy Bowling League in Chelmsford, MA. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his family playing cards and board games.
He was predeceased by his siblings Wayne Blattenberger and Loretta Noble.
Survived by:
His wife of 47 years, Carolyn (Fay) Blattenberger
Children: Ronald Jr. & his wife Julie of Kingston, NH
Rhonda & her husband Chuck Johns of S. Portland, ME
Rosemary & her husband Mark Cerri of Derry, NH
Robin & her husband Al Bean of Buckston, ME
Richard & his wife Renee of Windham, NH
Twin Brother: Roy of FL
Brothers: Gilbert of NH, John of MA and Blaine of PA
Sister: Mary Wagner of NH
11 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, many nieces, nephews and cousins
Memorial calling hours will be on Saturday from 2-4:30PM followed by a Memorial Service at 4:30PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald’s memory may be made to:
American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Bldg, 360 State Rt 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110
Or the American Heart Assoc., 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101.