BLUME, Jack, 75, of Zephyrhills, FL and formerly of Mishawaka, IN passed away at his home on July 5, 2019. He was born in Clinton, IN in 1944 to parents Orla L. Blume & Frances C. Blume. Jack also lived in Elkhart, IN for many years, where he graduated from Elkhart High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After the military, he went on to work for Conrail and then Northfolk Southern Railroad for 35 years before retiring in Zephyrhills 15 years ago. Jack married Adelaide (Lechlitner) Blume in January of 1986. They were members of Awake Wesleyan Church of Zephyrhills, where Jack served as a trustee, deacon, and usher. He was also a volunteer for Gulfside and HPH hospice thrift stores in Zephyrhills, where he enjoyed talking to with people about almost anything.In his free time, he enjoyed traveling and sightseeing, especially if it involved history. Jack was an avid reader, his favorite subjects being westerns, mysteries, history, and anything fishing related. Other hobbies included golfing, fishing, shuffleboard, and putting puzzles together, spending time with his grandchildren. Jack is survived by his wife, Adelaide Blume; one brother, Richard Blume (Sandy) of Osceola, IN; one sister, Karen Harvey (Tom) of Harrison, MI; three stepchildren: Phillip Littrell of Northlake, TX, Andrew Littrell (Wendy) of Edwardsburg, MI, and Rebekah Biek (J. Paul); grandchildren: Jordan Littrell, a member of the United States Navy in San Diego, CA, Isabella Littrell of Northlake, TX, Skylar, Emma, and Noah Littrell of Edwardsburg, MI, and Isaiah, Genna, and Jack J. Biek of Rapid City, SD. The many friends and family members he leaves behind will miss him greatly. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on July 13, 2019 at Awake Wesleyan Church, 38294 C Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to hospice.

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