Dennis Mitchell Blanchard, age 79, of Cloverdale, passed away April 7, 2025.  He was born Oct. 7, 1945 in New Iberia, La. to the late Dennis Joseph Blanchard and Thelma (Hulin)Stutes.  He married Theresa (Leger)Blanchard, Feb. 17, 1980 and she preceded him in death Oct. 21, 2023.  He was a longtime pipe fitter and welder.  He was also a level four within the Knights of Columbus. 

He is survived by his children, Earl Blanchard, Larry Blanchard, Richmond, and Deborah Perry of Newalla, Okla., Tanya and Harold Ridgway of Greencastle, Ind., Denise and Joe Hagan of Westlake, La.; nine grandchildren, as well as, multiple great-grandchildren, and sisters, Marie Blanchard, and Alozia Gail Vice. 

A funeral mass for Dennis will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11 a.m., St. Paul the Apostle Church, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service time of 11 a.m. at the church.  Burial will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery.  Condolences may be made at www.whitakerfunerals.net.