Mr. James “Jim” Blint, 87, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City, IN.
He was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Chicago to Ernest C. and Gladys (Tiarks) Blint.
Jim was the owner and operator of Blint Equipment Inc. in LaPorte. He was a new-car dealer for Jeep & Fiat in LaPorte. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany shortly after the end of World War II. He was past president of the Rolling Prairie Lions Club and past president of LaPorte Rotary Club. He was the box office manager at the LaPorte Little Theatre for many years. He served on the board of the LaPorte Chapter of the American Red Cross. Jim was the charter president of the LaPorte Chapter of People to People International and a member of the Michiana Antique Auto Club and the 190 SL Mercedes Auto Club. He was a former member of the VFW of LaPorte. Jim enjoyed his collection of antique cars, traveling and dancing.
On June 18, 1960, in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Joyce M. (Sweder) Blint, who survives.
He is also survived by his two daughters, Jill (Kim Kozlowski) Leuthardt of LaPorte and Pam Sudlow of Albuquerque, NM; grandson, Ben Williams of LaPorte; sister-in-law, Eloise Blint of Michigan City; and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and three brothers, Ernie Blint, Gordon Blint and Don Blint.
A private family service and interment will be held at Lambs Chapel Cemetery, LaPorte, on Thursday, May 25, with Pastor Debbie K. Beason officiating. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
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