Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited, Missouri Veterans Home St. Louis or New Salem Lodge #270 at Winfield Missouri. Raymond E. Blankenship, St. Charles MO, May 26, 2002 age 73. Born in St. Charles Missouri to Capser ''Cap'' and Emma Blankenship. He is preceded in death by his loving parents. Mr. Blankenship was past president of St. Charles Pikers Club; a member of Ducks Unlimited, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post #4219 Orchard Farm, Missouri, St. Charles County Board of Realtors, National Association of Real Estate Boards, Missouri Real Estate Association, charter member and senior member of National Association of Review Appraisers, New Salem Lodge #270 Winfield, Missouri, St. Louis Scottish Rite, Moolah Temple St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Blankenship was the dear father of Carolyn Bush of St. Charles, Missouri and the late Raymond E. Blankenship Jr.; dear grandfather of Benjamin Raymond Blankenship of St. Charles, Missouri; former husband of Carol Kuechler Blankenship of St. Charles, Missouri; special friend of Charlene Stratton of St. Charles, Missouri; dear brother of LaVerne Schoettle of St. Louis, Missouri and Margaret Kerpash of St. Charles, Missouri.