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Ronald Thomas "Tom" Bliesener, 55, of Fairfield and formerly of Burlington died Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Washington County Hospital. Born November 22, 1950 he was the son of Ronald and Roberta Gabeline Bliesener. He married Tammy Kiersey June 28, 1970. Mr. Bliesener was a 1969 graduate of Burlington High School and also attended Southeast Community College, Iowa State University and University of Iowa. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at I.S.U. He worked in construction and for the past 15 years resided at Cedar Creek Rescare Facility in Fairfield. In his youth, he played in Little League and enjoyed playing baseball and was excellent in basketball. He enjoyed the phone calls and visits with his family and the cards and letters he received from First United Church of Christ in Burlington where he was a member. He also enjoyed reading the Hawk Eye and keeping up with events in his hometown. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and talked about them and showed their pictures to everyone. He was a huge Hawkeye fan, following all their games. Survivors include his son, Josh (Shelly) Lamm of Tucson, Arizona; two grandchildren, Lauren and Gannon; his mother, Roberta Bliesener of Burlington; three brothers, Jerry (Debbie) Bliesener, Sr., Richard (Kay) Bliesener and Robert Bliesener all of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. His father, Ronald Bliesener, preceded him in death. A memorial has been established.