Blake Andrew Blackburn, 30, of De Soto died June 17, 2023, in Otto. Mr. Blackburn worked in maintenance for Edge Manufacturing. He enjoyed Civil War reenactments, playing video games, tattoos, working on motorcycles, cars, and motors, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He was born Sept. 5, 1992, in St. Louis, the son of Jerry Wolfenberg of South Dakota and Hope E. (Troxel) Blackburn of Gilbert, Ariz.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife: Shannon Marie Blackburn of Ironton; his father-in-law: Dennis Williams of De Soto; two sons: Dalton Z. Blackburn of Ironton and Blake Ray Blackburn Jr. of Ironton; four daughters: Camara S. Blackburn, Porsha M. Blackburn, Shelby C. Blackburn and Baby H. Blackburn, all of Ironton; a brother: Devin A. Knight of Gilbert, Ariz.; and two sisters: Belinda A. (John) Chisholm of De Soto and Bethany R. Troxel of Pevely.
A celebration of life will take place later. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.