Robert "Robbie" L. Blakely, age 62, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Saint Charles, Missouri. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 11, 1961 to Leroy and Dorothy Blakely (nee Swett).
Robbie was a Plumber at E & M Plumbing for 8 years. He was married to Patricia Blakely for 37 years.
Robbie graduated from Fort Zumwalt High School in 1979 and went on to attend Ranken Technical College. He worked as a machinist for 20 years. After being laid off and trying many jobs that did not work out, his brother-in-law convinced him to work with him and begin working as an apprentice plumber. He worked as a plumber for many years and took great pride in his work. He met his wife, Patty, in high school and they were married on May 23, 1987. Robbie loved animals and was the loving owner of five cats and a dog. Most of all, Robbie loved his family.
Robbie is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Patricia Blakely; daughter, Kirsten M. Blakely; son, Jared R. Blakely; mother, Dorothy Blakely; sister, Jeri M. (Malichi) Icenesse; and a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Blakely; father-in-law, LeRoy Hosack; and mother-in-law, Jacqueline Hosack.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 9:00am until 11:00am at St. Peters Chapel, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376. A memorial service will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the
American Heart Association
or
Mid America Transplant
in Robbie's honor.
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