Andrew Peter Blaise

Andrew Peter Blaise, 24, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 surrounded by his family at home.

Andrew was born May 9, 1988 to David and Jeri Lynn (Henrich) Blaise. He had studied CAD parts engineering. Friends were important to Andrew, so he took great enjoyment playing paintball, Magic, and Xbox. His family was the thing he treasured most. He loved his parents, sister, and grandparents so much.

He is survived by both parents David and Jeri Lynn, his sister Bonnie, his grandmother Joyce Henrich of Merrill, an aunt Donna Plautz, and Rachael and Ramsay of Merrill, five uncles Jeff (Caryn) Henrich of Merrill, Ed (Sandy) of Breckenridge, MN, Larry of Rib Lake, Ricky (Tammy) of Antigo, Jerry of Merrill, Kenny (Dawn) of Wausau, 11 cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Andrew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Leon Blaise, and Edwin and Arlene Schultz, and his maternal grandfather Kenneth Henrich.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Merrill. Pastor Don Entenman officiating. Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.mwcs.ws.