Charles 'Chuck' Blinsky

Charles H. Blinsky, 54, Mandan, ND died Tuesday April 30, 2013 at the Mandan Living Center in Mandan, ND.

Charles was born August 5, 1958 at Jamestown, ND, the son of Howard and Theresa (Wetzstein) Blinsky. He attended school at St. John's Academy and Jamestown Public School where he received his education and grew to manhood.

He worked the Valley Realty from Valley City from 1975 until 1998 when he started carpentry and was promoted to construction supervisor. While working for Valley Realty he constructed several apartment complexes and condominiums through North Dakota and South Dakota. He worked at Buffalo City Wood Products and later he worked for Progress Enterprises (CRU) until he became disabled.

Chuck's humor, big grin, and helpfulness will be missed by all who knew him. He also had a love for dogs and a knack for training them.

He was a member of the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown.

He is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Judy (John) Kleven, Medina, ND; Linda Harstad (Steve), Jamestown, ND; Michael (DeAnn) Blinsky, Jamestown, ND; Richard (Mary) Blinsky, Omak, WA; and Howard (Julie) Blinsky, Jamestown, ND, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Deanna Haskell, and brother-in-law, John Harstad.

The memorial service will be at 2:00 PM Friday May 3, 2013 at the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown, ND, with Father Joe Barrett, officiating.

Interment will be made in the Calvary Cemetery at Jamestown, ND.