Obituary for Giles Edward Blankley

Giles Edward Blankley, 67, of Friendship, WI, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI.
Giles was born October 7, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to Charles Frederick and Irma Marie (Rosing) Blankley. He graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Kenosha, WI, and later attended Gateway Technical College.
Giles worked at Kenosha Brass before working for American Motors/Chrysler in Kenosha. Later he worked for Ganton Technologies in Sturtevant, WI. In 2005, he bartended Bindelli Tavern and Fair Oaks Farms. Giles retired to his home in Friendship in 2013.
Giles enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, reading, napping, golfing, hiking, camping, telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an ardent Cub’s and Packer’s fan. Giles was a member of Troop Leader for Boy Scouts #440, Camp master at Camp OH-DA-KO-TA, Volunteer for the CYO Emerald Knights, Salvation Army, and Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include two sons, Shane (Nicole) Blankley of Wonewoc, WI, and Casey (Amanda) Blankley of Friendship, WI; four grandchildren, Aiden Blankley of Wonewoc, WI, Liam Blankley of Wonewoc, WI, Connor Blankley of Wonewoc, WI, and Damian Mills of Friendship, WI; former wife, Diane Blankley of Friendship, WI; and two brothers, Charles Blankley of Kenosha, and Phillip (Shirley) Blankley of Springfield, MO. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Giles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Irma; sisters, Lynn Marie and Lois; and brothers, Bruce and John Thomas.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 23rd, at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorials in Giles’ memory may be made to the Salvation Army.

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