John Blanchard Obituary Blanchard, Johnny Age 76 ofWayzata, died unexpectedly on March 25, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Marie; brother, Donnie Squire; sisters, Dolores Holcombe, and JoAnne Kanz. Survived by wife of 54 years, Nancy; sons, Tim (Deb) of Chanhassen, Paul (Nancy) of Marshall, and John (Patty) of Minnetonka; beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Jessica, Joey, Maris, Matthew, and Katy; and many nieces and nephews. Graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1951. Drafted by the NY Yankees in 1951 and played professional baseball for 15 years and 5 World Series with the Yankees. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday March 30 at The Church of St. Mary of the Lake, 105 Forestview Ln, Plymouth. Visitation Sunday March 29 6-8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata and 1 hour prior to mass at church on Monday. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577