George Blosch

George “Butch” E. Blosch, 77, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away August 3, 2023, at home.

George was born Nov. 4, 1945, in Independence, the son of Harry R. and Wilma E. (Brown) Blosch. He graduated from Steamboat Rock High School.

George was united in marriage Sept. 21, 1965to Ruth Ann Daleske in Eldora. This union was blessed with two daughters, Lori and Dyan. George and Ruth shared nearly 58 years of marriage together.

He was employed at Femco Inc. and Kansas Jack in McPherson. He then retired from Future Foam in 2011 after 13 years of admired employment.

George belonged to the First Presbyterian Church.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending much valued time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; two daughters, Lori Byington (Richard), of McPherson, Kansas, and Dyan Chapin (Kyle), of Lyons, Kansas; three grandchildren: Emily Wills (Phillip), of Kansas City, Kansas, Eli Byington (Nicole), of McPherson, Kansas, and Tucker Chapin, of Lyons, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harry Blosch, and sisters, Nancy Mitchell and Cathy Sease.

The memorial service was set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the Rev. David Kincaid officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Homecare of Reno County or Gently Aged Ladies Quilters in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, Kansas 67460.