STAFFORD — Victor L. Blakeslee, 82, died Sept. 2, 2014 at Stafford County Hospital.
Born Feb. 3, 1932, in Great Bend, he was the son of George and Lena Hiss Blakeslee. For many years he was a custodian for the Great Bend School District.  
Mr. Blakeslee was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1953-54.
Survivors include a brother, Charles Blakeslee, St. John; two sisters, Juanita Fischer, Stafford; and Helen Boyd,  Topeka; seven nephews; and six nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, George, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Minnis Chapel in Stafford with Pastor Ben Hanne presiding. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m., at Minnis Chapel in Stafford.
Contributions may be sent to the Stafford United Methodist Church or Stafford Senior Center in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Minnis Chapel
125 N. Main  
Stafford, KS, 67578
Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Sept. 4, 2014