Arthur D. Blish, age 79 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.
Arthur was born on January 18, 1941 in Wonewoc, Wisconsin to the late Neil and Grace (Stanley) Blish. He was a 1959 graduate of Weston Union High School in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, and was active in all sports. Arthur was only the second person from his school to compete in the state track meet, where he ran the half mile and became a member of the Letterman’s Club. During his senior year, he was proud to serve as his class Vice President. On April 8, 1961, Arthur married the former Ann E. Bernhardt at Friedens Lutheran Church in Kenosha.
In his earlier years, Arthur lived in Kenosha where he was employed at American Motors as a welder. He then turned his focus to law enforcement and graduated from several police academies throughout Wisconsin. He was State Academy Certified, and worked with the Minocqua Police Department, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Racine Police Department. Arthur was also a shift commander with U.W. Parkside, and worked with the Kenosha Police Department. After 20 years in law enforcement Arthur retired, and worked at the Shawano Paper Mill as a security guard for the next 14 years. Arthur was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church in Kenosha for 25 years, where he was a member of the Building Council. He was also a member in good standing with the Sheriff’s and Deputy Sheriff’s Associations.
Left to remember Arthur are his son, Craig (Crystal) Blish; three grandchildren, John, Collin, and Macayla Blish; two great-grandchildren, Jordy and Alan Blish, all of California; the mother of his children, Ann Blish, also of California; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Dawn and Kimberley; his sister, Beverly Justen; and his step-mother, Mary Blish.
In keeping with Arthur’s wishes, a private graveside service was held. Memorials are preferred to the Wisconsin Cancer Association or the Wisconsin Heart Association in Arthur’s name.
“The family extends special thanks to the staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, and to ThedaCare at Home Hospice for the care given to Arthur in his final days.”
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation is assisting the family
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