Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He worked for The Boeing Company for over 35 years and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 36 in St. Louis, Missouri. He enjoyed gardening and watching old war movies and Western films. He loved to fish and collect antiques. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Callie, nee Crabtree, Blankensop; his siblings Delores, Norma, Leanore, and Robert; and a nephew, Richard.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 52 years, Cynthia J. Blankensop, nee Eiskant; his children, Tracy (Chris) Rutz and Ronald (Kelly) Blankensop; his grandchildren, Alexandra, Tyler, and Charlotte; a great granddaughter, Evelyn; his nieces and nephews, Ron, LaDonna, Roy, Dustin, Natalie, Aaron, Christin, and Colt; a sister-in-law, Connie Eiskant; and many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the American Heart Association. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
Funeral: Due to current Covid-19 mitigations, private services will be held with Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Inurnment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.
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