Ervin J. Blochowiak, 90, a resident of Dayton, died May 20, 2009. He was born Dec. 7, 1918 to Michael and Lottie (Nasel) Blochowiak in Pulaski, Wisc. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Among his survivors are his wife Marguerite; son Michael Blochowiak; daughter Etta J. Butler; stepson Keneth Shippen, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.