Paul and Susan married in 1984. Art teacher (junior high school) and artist, Susan resided with Paul in Puyallup WA until they moved to their new home in 2004 near Coupeville WA (on Whidbey Island). Susan died in 2007 when the rare and stubborn cancer from which she had so wonderfully recovered in 2001 returned. She is survived not only by Paul but by four children, a sister, and six grandchildren.
Susan Blank's Obituary [link to Word document]
Susan Blank portrait photo [link to photo]
Susan Blank and Paul Menzel photo, 13 September 2007 (two weeks before her death) [link to photo]