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Blomberg -- Willard C. Blomberg, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Monday, March 3, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn (Lynn); daughter, Karen Grabeklis Lamb and husband, Julian of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Richard and wife, Rosalie of Kingman, AZ; nephews; and nieces. A son, Mark, preceded him in death. Willard was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. He had served in WWII in the 92nd Bomb Group, 326th Squadron. He was a P.O.W. in Germany for over a year. Willard was born in Moline, IL. He moved to Sterling, IL in 1970. After retiring from National Manufacturing Company, he and his wife moved to Albuquerque in 1989, then to Denver, CO for two years before returning to Albuquerque. Willard had been an avid bridge player; enjoyed golf, reading, politics and walking daily. Graveside Services will be held Monday, March 10, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul NE, 87112 or to a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Thu March 06, 2003