Albert "Al' Blankenburg 79 of Ponce Inlet passed away on Saturday April 11 2009 in Daytona Beach Florida. Al was born on January 15 1930 in Alpena Michigan. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Al was a retired mold maker. He came to this area in 1989 from Michigan. He was also a commercial fisherman and really loved to fish and he enjoyed walking and riding his bike on the beach. He is preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Survivors include his son Glenn of Reno NV and Dave of Alpena MI; his daughter Nancy Hentkowski of Alpena MI and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also 1 brother and 2 sisters. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan