Brian Emery Blankenburg,&nbsp;71, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.

He was born on October 31, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Donald Lee and Alvera Bell Bentzinger Blankenburg.

He is survived by his brother: Evan (Jan) Blankenburg.

Brian graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University and worked as a pharmacy technician at HyVee until his retirement. He enjoyed baseball and was an avid New York Yankees fan and an avid collector.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brian Emery Blankenburg,&nbsp;71, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.He was born on October 31, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Donald Lee and Alvera Bell Bentzinger Blankenburg.He is survived by his brother: Evan (Jan) Blankenburg.He was preceded in death by his parents.Brian graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University and worked as a pharmacy technician at HyVee until his retirement. He enjoyed baseball and was an avid New York Yankees fan and an avid collector.His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.A memorial has been established in his memory.Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.