Lawrence “L.B.” Blanchard, 88, South Whitley, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

He was born Sept. 18, 1935. His first wife, Phyllis, and second wife, Zola, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sons, Bryan (Connie) Blanchard, South Whitley, and Joe (Suzanne) Meggison, Ashland, Ill.; his daughters, Shea Blanchard, Huntington, and Taylor Blanchard, Wabash; four grandchildren; his sister, Velma Woll; stepchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is handling arrangements.