Renae Blanche Blasdel of Ryan

Renae Blanche Blasdell, 70, of Ryan, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. She was born on February 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of William and Helen (Carr) Brinker.

On June 23, 1973, Renae was united in marriage to Tommy Blasdell in Covington, Iowa. Three children were born to this union. They lived and raised their family in and around the Cedar Rapids area. She received her business management degree at Kirkwood Community College and worked as a director at Eastern Iowa Environmental Education. Renae loved spending time outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Above all else, spending time with family was her greatest joy. In 2012 she and Tommy found their perfect home in Ryan.

Survivors include her loving husband, Tommy; three children Jason Blasdell of Garden Grove, California, Joshua (Jessica) Blasdell of Cedar Rapids, and Jamie (Chris) Blasdell of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren Angel, Tyler and Joshua; and four great-grandchildren Heaven, Adalyn, Aurora and Karma.

Renae was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother Scott Brinker.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Private family and friends service will be held at a later date.