[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E396-E397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING JACQUELINE LINDA BLASDEL

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 5, 2018

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, Jacqueline 
Linda Blasdel, who recently passed away at the age of 80 in Greensburg, 
Indiana.
  Jackie married Bill Blasdel on September 27, 1963, and they moved to 
Greensburg, Indiana in 1968. Bill and Jackie were both very active in 
the community. Jackie's extraordinary civic leadership included service 
as president of the American Cancer Society, a founding member of both 
Tree County Players and Tree City Singers, board member of Tulip Trace 
Girl Scout Council, Vice Chair of the Decatur County Republican Party, 
and President of the Chamber of Commerce. Jackie was also a 30 year 
member of the United Methodist Church and a member of the Greensburg 
Wesleyan Church.
  In 1974, Jackie started the WB Panel company with Bill, which was 
later incorporated with an industrial oven company to form Blasdel 
Enterprises. Jackie was the CEO for over 35 years. In 2007, she was 
awarded the Distinguished Hoosier Award from Governor Mitch Daniels and 
a state recognition from the Republican Party. In 2010, Jackie and Bill 
were recognized with the Greensburg Decatur County Chamber of Commerce 
Community Service Award.
  I got to know Jackie during her time as Vice-Chair of the Republican 
Party. Jackie and

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Bill have both been supporters and friends throughout my political 
career. Jackie was a wise mentor--always encouraging, never ruffled and 
quick to offer her advice with a smile. I will miss her.
  Jackie is survived by her husband, Bill; two sons, Jack (Pam) Blasdel 
and Tim (Carol) Blasdel; three daughters, Jill Blasdel, Beth (Greg 
DeWitt) Blasdel, and Becky Blasdel; three grandsons, Todd Blasdel, Matt 
(Sara) Blasdel, Michael (Brittany Nicole) Blasdel; three 
granddaughters, Brittany K. Blasdel, Grace Vanderbur and Olivia 
Vanderbur; four great grandchildren, Miles, Bailey, Malcolm, and Jace 
Blasdel; two sisters, Eleanor Lorton, and Marjie Bauer; and several 
nieces and nephews.

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