Herman "John" Blische

Herman "John" Blische, age 74, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on January 11, 2022, at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Griffith) Carrick. 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In his early days, he played guitar in a band and was an avid musician.  He retired from the Department of Defense in 2007 after working there for 34 years.  He enjoyed his time fishing in Ocean City with his Warren's Park buddies especially Bubba.  He loved supporting his grandchild in their many interests and activities.  

John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Donna Blische; son, Shaun Blische and his wife Dawn; daughter, Carli Surak and her husband Chris; grandchildren, Hannah Mabe and her husband Stephen, Haley Blische, Reed Surak and Riley Surak; sister, Sharelle Philistine; and nephew John Philistine and his family. 

The family will be hosting a visitation at St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 N. Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 9-11 am followed by a Mass at 11 am. Masks will be required.

To honor John's support of Veterans, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gary Sinise Foundation https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/