Marlene Blankenship

Passed away in Rohnert Park, CA, April 1, 2021, beloved wife for 68 years of the late Frank F. Blankenship, Jr. Loving mother of Debbie Ielmorini (Pete), Gail Henderson, Tiffany Soto and the late Steven Blankenship Sr. and Leslie Dedrick. Grandmother and great grandmother of 18. Sister of the late Fridoline Hamilton, Susan Kopf and Gary Kopf. Her parents were the late Hans and Rosa Kopf, both from Switzerland, making Marlene the first of her generation born in Petaluma.

A native of Petaluma, CA. Age 87 years. Reared and educated in Petaluma, Marlene graduated from Petaluma High School in 1951. She married Frank in 1952. In 1974 the couple bought the 8 Ball Bar and Catering business in Cotati which they operated until retirement in 2000.

A private family Graveside Service will be held at Cypress Hill Memorial Park and a Celebration of Life for Frank and Marlene will be held on Tuesday afternoon (April 6th), please contact the family for further information.  The family prefers memorials to Sutter Hospice or to your favorite charity.

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