John Joseph Blumfelder

April 24, 1927 - September 17, 2016

Blumfelder, John Joseph fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sept. 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Jeanne Blumfelder (nee: Battaglia) for 61 years. Loving father of Mary Kay (Joe) Wiese, Mary Elaine (Bruce) Fernandez, Jim (Melanie) Blumfelder, John (Sue) Blumfelder and the late Mary Blumfelder. Proud grandfather of Jonathan (Sarah), Daniel and Laura Fernandez, Joe and Mary Kate Wiese, Emily and Kevin, Jack and Kylie Blumfelder. Dear son of the late Otto J. and Anna (nee: Bauer) Blumfelder. Dear brother of Otto P. and the late Norman, Elmer, Milton and Dorothy. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. John proudly served his country on the front lines of Korea as a member of the rifle company of the 40th Infantry Division, 160th Regiment, 3rd Battalion. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Services: In celebration of John's life, Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 23 from 9am until time of Mass 10am at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Drive, Chesterfield. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred or memorial contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice would be appreciated. Online guestbook at buchholzmortuary.com. A BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West service.