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Ronald Thomas Tom Bliesener, 55, of Fairfield
and formerly of Burlington died Wednesday, May
3, 2006 at Washington County Hospital.
Born November 22, 1950 he was the
son of Ronald and Roberta Gabeline Bliesener.
He married Tammy Kiersey June 28, 1970.
Mr. Bliesener was a 1969 graduate
of Burlington High School and also attended
Southeast Community College, Iowa State
University and University of Iowa. He was a
member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at I.S.U.
He worked in construction and for
the past 15 years resided at Cedar Creek Rescare
Facility in Fairfield.
In his youth, he played in Little
League and enjoyed playing baseball and was
excellent in basketball. He enjoyed the phone
calls and visits with his family and the cards
and letters he received from First United Church
of Christ in Burlington where he was a member.
He also enjoyed reading the Hawk Eye and keeping
up with events in his hometown. He was
especially proud of his grandchildren and talked
about them and showed their pictures to
everyone. He was a huge Hawkeye fan, following
all their games.
Survivors include his son, Josh
(Shelly) Lamm of Tucson, Arizona; two
grandchildren, Lauren and Gannon; his mother,
Roberta Bliesener of Burlington; three brothers,
Jerry (Debbie) Bliesener, Sr., Richard (Kay)
Bliesener and Robert Bliesener all of
Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, Ronald Bliesener,
preceded him in death.
A memorial has been established.
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