Blankmann, Robert B.
Passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Higgins); dear father of Toni L. (Bob Weiner) of Houston, TX, James R. and Carol A. Hendricks (Rick); loving grandfather of Katie Truxton (Dave), Gregg and Susan Uptegrove; dear great-grandfather of Tyler, Lexi and Ava Truxton; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.
Bob was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church since 1951 and a member of the American Legion and Carondelet Historical Society. He retired from Brown Shoe Co. in 1986 after 27 years as a Project Engineer. He served in the American Air Force during World War II flying 35 combat missions over Japan from Saipan as a B-29 Tail Gunner. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Oak Clusters. Bob loved the outdoors and farmed in the Fredericktown, MO area since the 1960s. He sang in the St. Wenceslaus Church Choir over 50 years and was a friend to many.
Services: Visitation Sunday, November 14, 3-8 p.m. at Kutis City Chapel, 2906 Gravois, Funeral Monday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. from Kutis City Chapel to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the St. Wenceslaus Capital Fund (for organ) or Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Family N.A. Province Retirement Trust greatly appreciated.