Michael Keith Blasdel

Mr. Michael Keith Blasdel, age 68, of Hanover, Indiana entered this life on October 1, 1952 at home near Deputy, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late James Roger "Bill" and Mary Elizabeth Phillips Blasdel. Keith graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in 1970 and was raised in the Lick Branch Baptist Church. He attended Purdue University and Indiana University and graduated cum laude from Hanover College with a major in economics and business administration and a minor in computer science. At Purdue, he participated in the ROTC program and was very involved in learning new technology. On June 30, 1973, Keith was united in marriage to Carol Joyce Lynch at the Calvary Wesleyan Church in Madison. This happy union of nearly 48 years was blessed with two daughters, Jennifer and Erin. Keith worked as an EMT with Gans Ambulance Service and funeral home from 1972-1977 and also with Grote Industries from 1972-1977 as a lab technician. Keith then began a career with Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation on May 2, 1977 and spent the next 41 years working in technology, analyzing data and enhancing the efficiency of electrical production and computers systems. Keith retired in June 2018 as the Application Specialist III for the information systems department. Upon his retirement, OVEC-IKEC recognized the success of the company with Keith's innovative and pioneering of coal inventory and usage projects, leading the company's efforts in the unification of the computer department and a mentor to the existing members of the computer department. In his spare time, he enjoyed preparing taxes for others and had served on the Jefferson County Youth Board with Jane Jacobs. Keith was a devoted husband, loving dad and awesome grandpa with his family being his life. He loved animals and enjoyed the love and companionship of his cat Tabby. Keith was known in his family as the champion at playing Scrabble and euchre. He had a passion for helping others and mentored several students in need during their high school and college years. He will be remembered as a very kind, intelligent and humble man with a soul of humility and passion for others. Keith fought a hard battle with cancer and never gave up on the fight. He was baptized two days before his death. Keith passed from this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 4:07 a.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana with his loving wife and daughters at his side.

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A LOVING FAMILY Keith will be missed by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Carol Joyce Lynch Blasdel of Hanover, Indiana; his beloved daughters, Jennifer Blasdel - Marinescu of Columbus, Ohio, Erin Blasdel-Gebelin and her husband, Craig of Kings Park, New York; his adoring grandchildren, Hannah Indu Kode, Gabriella Carol Marinescu, Brooklyn Elora Blasdel, Michael Keith Blasdel, Paul Emmanuel Blasdel, and Elijah James Blasdel; his sisters, Shirley Copeland and her husband, John of North Vernon, Indiana, Barbara Riley of Deputy, Indiana, Linda Hendrix and her husband, Jerry of Paris Crossing, Indiana; his brothers in law, Kenneth Campbell of Deputy, Indiana, Terry L. Lynch of Deputy, Indiana; his sister in law, Joann Lynch; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, James Roger "Bill" Blasdel, died April 13, 2007, his mother, Mary Elizabeth Phillips Blasdel, died November 11, 2011, his brother, Roger Gayle Blasdel, died March 23, 2007, his sister in law, Marsh Ann Lynch Campbell, died September 24, 2017, his brothers in law, Jerry Lee Lynch, died January 1, 2021 and John Riley, Jr. died January 13, 2010, his father in law and his mother in law, Dewey Lynch, died February 2, 1974 and June Hurst Lynch, died November November 22, 2012.

FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., by Pastor Chris Chavez at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Lick Branch Cemetery near Deputy, Indiana. Immediately following the graveside ceremony there will be a luncheon at the Green Road Baptist Church in Madison.

VISITATION Friends may visit Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 12:00 noon until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.

MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Green Road Baptist Church or the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com

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