NASHVILLE, TN - Dustin L. Blankman, age 53, passed away November 25, 2024 at Alive Hospice Care in Nashville, TN.  During Dustin's final days he was comforted by many of his Nashville area friends who shared their musical talents with him.

Dustin was born August 17, 1971 in Dodge City, KS. He attended Dodge City schools and graduated with the class of 1989. His various jobs allowed him to live in many states including Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin, Chicago, the Kansas City area and finally Nashville, Tennessee.

In Nashville he was the co-owner of The Broken Spoke, a famous Nashville honky-tonk bar, where he was known for supporting struggling artists by offering them a stage. His love for music and the performers who shared their talents was well-known.

Throughout his many adventures Dustin was most proud of being a BBQ pitmaster and having an excellent reputation for his popular smoked ribs and perfecting his own BBQ sauce.

He was a proud member of the Dodge City High School Red Demon football team, an avid fan of K-State football, the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.

Dustin is survived by his daughter, Rae Blankman and his son, Garrett Blankman. A sister, Lisa Veeder (Larry Sherer), brother, Ron Blankman (Karen) and several nieces, nephews and great niece and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents David and Joan Blankman, grandparents LeRoy and Regina Dome, Clara M. Blankman and Dan Blankman.

There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a late date.

The family suggests memorials to Alive Hospice in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.