James Joseph Blow

JAMES JOSEPH BLOW, 78, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:07 am, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Red Bed Regional Care Center, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Elmer and Elvie (nee Hentis) Blow on October 6, 1944 in Belleville, Illinois.

James was retired from E.M. Wiegmann & Co. in Freeburg, Illinois

He was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Christopher (Priscilla) Blow Chester, IL

David (Pam) Blow Ellis Grove, IL

Daniel (Karen) Blow Lansford, ND

1 Brother:

Larry “Red” Blow Red Bud, IL

7 Grandchildren:

Tabitha Blow, Ricky (Cheryl) Blow, Shawna Blow, Zachary (Amber) Blow, Abigail Blow, Allison (Jacob) Bullinger and Michael Kjolberg

9 Great Grandchildren:

Ashlyn, Emily, Haven, Bryston, Jaclyn, Gabriel, Jason, Ella and Ellie

Brother-in-law:

Eugene Gruber Red Bud, IL

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son – Michael Blow, 2 Sisters – Iva Porter and Shari Gruber and 1 Sister-in-law – Mary Blow

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Wednesday, November 16, 2022

St. Peter United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Cory Hartz

Interment :

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Peter United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

Ronald McDonald House