Kenneth Herbert Blanchard, 73, of Iola, went to his heavenly home on July 21, 2026, He was born on August 31, 1952 in Blaine, Minnesota to Kenneth and Betty (Kittle) Blanchard. Ken married Judy Lindsey on October 21, 1978 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She survives.

Ken served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and worked as a technician on the Blackbird SR71 and U-2 spy planes. He enjoyed bowling, watching war movies and playing Bingo with Judy.

He was preceded in death by his Daughter: Shannon Murray, Parents: Kenneth Blanchard & Betty Blanchard-Finner, Brothers: Glenn and Shannon and Step Father: Rollie Finner.

Interment and Military Rites will take place at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life at Silver Lake Lanes in Scandinavia from 3-6 PM. on Wednesday July 29th, 2026.