Frederick Blank Obituary

Frederick Alan Blank
Nov. 1, 1950 - March 8, 2024
Frederick Alan Blank, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Portland community, passed away March 8, 2024, at the age of 73.
Born in 1950 in Portland, Ore., Fred spent his entire life living in Oregon, almost always in the 97221 zip code. Fred attended Bridlemile School the first year it opened, Wilson High School, and the University of Oregon. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1972, he worked with his father at Blank's Home Furnishing before starting a lifelong career in wealth management at Morgan Stanley (and its predecessors). He was known for his expertise as a financial advisor, serving clients with integrity and dedication for over three decades.
Fred met Bettina, the love of his life, in the Fred Meyer hardware department in 1977. He took her to a Portland Trail Blazers Game for their first date. They were married in 1979 and went on to have two beautiful, intelligent, and caring children, Lisa and Alex.
Frederick was a man of many passions. He loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with his family in Maui, Cabo San Lucas, Camp Sherman, and the Oregon Coast. Fred was an athlete. He founded Wilson's first soccer program and enjoyed golf, running, waterskiing, biking, rowing, and lifting. Fred patronized the arts and especially enjoyed jazz, ballet, and theater. He was a musician and excelled at playing the guitar and piano. He was a philanthropist and donated generously over the years to organizations that were important to him -- a trait he learned from his father. Fred appreciated good food, fine wine, and cool cars.
Fred served as a board member at Congregation Beth Israel and was a member at the Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland Golf Club, and Astoria Golf Club. He was fortunate to have a hole-in-one on two separate occasions: the 4th hole at Portland Golf Club and the 8th hole at Black Butte Ranch.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Bettina Blank; daughter, Lisa Blank Wynn (Brent Wynn); son, Alexander Blank (Natasha Blank); cherished grandchildren, Carson Wynn, Charlotte Wynn, and Wyatt Blank; brothers, Bruce Blank (Jan Casey) and family, and Owen Blank (Lynn Blank) and family. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Fay Blank; and grandson, Henry Blank. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Fred's family would like him to be remembered for his generosity, humor, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Donations in Fred's memory may be made to local organizations he was passionate about: Central City Concern, Dougy Center, and Ethos Music Center. A funeral was held Sunday, March 11, 2024, and a celebration of life will be held in April.
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