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Blake Genenbacher Obituary

Blake James Genenbacher, 21, of 2434 S. 36th St., Quincy, died at 3:33 a.m. Monday (Aug. 26, 2013) in his home.

Blake was born Feb. 19, 1992 in Quincy, a son of Tim Genenbacher and Chris Heuer Genenbacher. He was engaged to marry Sarah Gerth of Quincy.

Blake worked for his family business, Genenbacher Construction. He was a 2010 graduate of Quincy Senior High School, where he played both baseball and football.

Blake graduated from John Wood Community College in 2012 with an associate's degree in law enforcement. While at JWCC, he participated in intramural sports.

Blake was a member of the Church of St. Peter and also a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he played both softball and sand volleyball. Blake enjoyed cooking and took great pride in his food creations. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his family.

Survivors include his parents; his fiancée; his brothers, Brandon, Blaise and Bryce Genenbacher; his maternal grandmother, Sherry Heuer, paternal grandparents, Jim and Elaine Genenbacher, and maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Heuer, all of Quincy; aunts and uncles, Jeanna (Lance) Roe of Liberty, Barb (Matt) Holtmeyer, Janice (Mike) Zanger, all of Quincy, Tammy (Christopher) Mullen of Waynesville, Mo., and Scott Heuer of Bowling Green, Mo.; a goddaughter, Paislei Burnett of Hull; and many cousins and friends.

Blake was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Fred Heuer; maternal great-grandfather, Gunther Heuer; maternal great-grandparents, Albert and Alta Mettemeyer; and paternal great-grandparents, Elmer and Mildred Genenbacher.

Blake's family encourages bright colors for his funeral as one of his last wishes.

SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter conducted by Monsignor Leo Enlow. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: Blake Genenbacher Benefit Fund through Heartland Bank. Contributions will be used for some of Blake's favorite things such as Quincy High School athletics and St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield, Ill.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.dukerandhaugh.com.

Published by Herald-Whig from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2013.
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Dear Blake – thank you for giving me the prayerful moments I had with you and your dad and two friends in the hospital, you were and continue to be a brave young man of God! Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, now you see him face to face. Walk with us until we meet you again, watch over your family and your friends, they will miss you, but they will also gain wisdom from your life and death. Life has changed, not ended! Eternal rest grant unto you Blake and may perpetual light shine on you forever. Amen.

Brother Ed Arambasich, OFM, fire chaplain

August 31, 2013

Its hard to find the words to describe what has happened to a young fighter who still had many years left. He never did give up and in every picture I saw on facebook he always had a smile on his face. I met blake at John wood and when I found out he had cancer it broke my heart. Something so tragic has happened to someone so young who still had time to live and learn and grow. He never thought of it as a tragedy and took it how anyone else would. He fought it and won. So it's not good bye, it's see you later. Fly High Blake.

Anonymous

August 30, 2013

Tim & Chris we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayer.

Chuck & Teena Obert

August 30, 2013

So, sorry to hear about your loss.

Saran Niekamp

August 30, 2013

Chris and family--
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you will all be in my prayers.

Dwain Preston

August 29, 2013

What an amazing person Blake was. He left a hole in everyone's heart who knew him. My sincere thoughts & prayers go out to the family.

Merry Morrison

August 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your lose. Blake was a great person. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Laura Henkenmeier

August 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.

Sherri Rostine

August 29, 2013

Dear Genenbacher Family,
Thinking of you and remembering a young man who fought the good fight....
Sincerely,
Dick & Pat Wentura

Dick & Pat Wentura

August 28, 2013

Amador

August 28, 2013

Melisa Phillips

August 28, 2013

Omg, cannot believe it...so sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of your family.
Hugs,
Kevin and Merideth Glosemeyer and family

Kevin Glosemeyer

August 28, 2013

Tim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Blake was quite the fighter! Our prayers are with your family at this time.
Randy and Kim Obert

Randy Obert

August 28, 2013

Tim and family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Blake was an amazing young man. You now have a wonderful guardian angel looking over you. God Bless.

Tammy

August 28, 2013

Tim and Chris, My thoughts and prayers are of you and your family. I am so sad for you, just know that he has been set free to be with our Lord Jesus.

Penny Hutton

August 28, 2013

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