Kenneth "Midget" Blanchard

Age 73, of Minerva, died Friday, June 4, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born March 2, 1948 in Canton to the late Chester and Betty Jane (Hole) Blanchard. He was in Sales all of his life. He graduated from Marlington High School in 1966, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Tadmor Shrine. He was an avid motorcyclist and classic car collector.  He was the "Leader of the Pack" and a great joke teller.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy (Warden) Blanchard whom he married Dec. 6, 1980; 2 daughters, Brandi (Rich) Eastman of North Carolina, Brook (Lance) Gram of Alliance; 2 sisters, Barbara Wentz of North Canton, Beverly (Gary) Bossert of North Canton; 4 grandchildren, Nicholas Clapper, Aleigha Vogus, Livian Gram and Bryce Gram. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Kenzi Blanchard.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Wednesday at 6 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Chaplain Terry Livengood officiating. Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 4-6 pm at the funeral home.