Earle Leon "Earle the Pearl" Bleashka, 66, of Kenosha passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at United Hospital KMCC due to complications from pneumonia.

Earle was born on Nov. 4, 1944, in Kenosha to Leon and Betty (Meyer) Bleashka. He worked for many years as a paint salesman with Sherwin-Williams until his retirement. Earle was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers. He enjoyed many things in his life especially dartball and shooting pool.

He was preceded in death by, his parents; his daughter, April Lee Bleashka at birth; three brothers, Nikki, Mike and Grant Bleashka.

Earle is survived by, two children, Lynn (Richard Jr.) Thiel of Kenosha and Bradley Earle Bleashka in Briggsvile; two grandchildren, Richard H. Thiel III of Kenosha and Brittany N. Bleashka of Briggsville; his sister, Cathy (Ronald) Christenson; his best friend, Tom Kovach a close family friend, Nadine Tiedke his furry companions, Mr. Sas and Q-Ball as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Earle will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, Oct, 20, 2011, at Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home with interment to follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service.