Robert S. Blankenship, 58, of Arnold died Oct. 1, 2018, in St. Louis. Mr. Blankenship was a former service manager in the auto industry. Born May 12, 1960, in Phoenix Ariz., he was the son of the late Marian (Leutchman) and Phillip Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife: Sandra Schrader; a son: Brad (Courtney) Blankenship of Eureka; two grandchildren: Elle Olivia Blankenship and Beau Parker Blankenship; and a sister: Pamela (Mike) Powell of Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Phil (Carol); and a sister: Mary Beth.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., in south St. Louis County. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home, officiated by Dwight Blankenship. Burial is in the Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart. Memorials may be made to Evelyn’s House, 1000 N. Mason Dr., Creve Coeur, 63141. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.