Karl Blades

Karl W. Blades, 83, of Fayetteville, IL, born July 15, 1932 in Dayton, OH, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Mr. Blades worked as an examiner for Peabody Coal Company.  He was a U. S. Army veteran.

Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth W. and Myrtle M., nee Meeks, Blades; two sisters, Judy and Barbara; and one brother, Teddy.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Virginia, nee Berquez, Blades, whom he married
on October 13, 1962;
four children, Julie (Jeff) Glauber of Fayetteville, IL,
Steven Blades of Fayetteville, IL,
Paul Darren (Danette) Blades of Mascoutah, IL,
and Karla Blades of Fayetteville, IL;
seven grandchildren, Nicki and Brian Glauber,
Stephen and Annie Blades,
Jacob and Dylan Blades,
and Zoe Blades;
three sisters, Hazel Wylie,
Phyllis Cox,
and Carolyn Nelson;
and two brothers, Donald Blades,
and Tommy Blades.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Funeral:  Private graveside services will be held with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

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