Submitted by: Dan Rich

Larry Blume

Dec. 17, 1940 - May 7, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/10/2008
MISHAWAKA - Larry Blume, 67, of 609 Tanglewood Lane, formerly of 457 Ridge Road, died at 9:13 a.m. Wednesday (May 7, 2008) in Fountainview Place of Mishawaka. He was born December 17, 1940, in Mishawaka to Homer and Maxine (Shafer) Blume. Surviving is a brother, Jim R. Blume of Hastings, FL, and a sister, Joan M. (Dennis W.) Wilson, of Mishawaka. Also surviving are two nephews, Ian P. Wilson of New York City, New York and Max C. Wilson of Nacogdoches, TX; and a niece, Ana K. Wilson of Ft. Worth, TX.

Larry retired from the South Bend Police Department in 2001 as a Division Chief. He was a police officer for 34 years. After his retirement from the police department he worked as a police office for the University of Notre Dame. Larry graduated in 1959 from Mishawaka High School. He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, the Mishawaka Knights of Columbus, and the South Bend FOP Lodge #36. He was a US Army veteran, an avid Notre Dame Sports Fan and he enjoyed golfing.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka, IN. At Larry's request, cremation will take place. Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.