Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Sep 18, 1930 – Nov 19, 2025
Dick passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born in Berger, Missouri on September 18, 1930, the son of Ernst Blumer and Florence (Engelbrecht) Blumer. His brother John C. Blumer proceeded him in death.
Beloved husband of 69 years of the late Doris Blumer (nee Brashear), loving father of Linda Bruer (Ed) and Lisa Blumer. Cherished grandfather of Everett (Danielle) Bruer and Matthew (Abby) Bruer. Dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend to many.
Dick graduated from Hermann High School, honorably served in the Korean War, and worked for over 40 years for Mercantile Bank in St. Louis. He was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood as an Elder and since 2003 active at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Ballwin. He was a third-degree Mason and a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge in McKittrick, Missouri. He loved spending time with his family, gardening, playing golf, and rooting on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Services: Memorial visitation at Schrader Funeral Home, Manchester at Holloway Road, Saturday, November 29, 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Interment at St. John’s UCC Cemetery, Berger, Missouri at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, Missouri 63011 would be appreciated. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guest book @ Schrader.com
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Thinking of you today as you say goodbye to Dick. We are so happy that we got to visit with him this summer and share some memories. He was a great person.
Love,
Carolyn and Bob
Carolyn and Bob Wilmesherr
November 29, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel I have really become to know Linda and Lisa’s amazing parents and their lives. It’s been such a pleasure to hear the history of their beginnings, the uniqueness of Dick’s younger years and the development of his life. Through the many facets of his life it’s easy to determine how he developed his drive for success at an early age, love of having fun with family and friends and his joy for his grandchildren’s successes in their formative and adult lives. He...
MJ Dessieux
November 27, 2025 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
In my early days at Mercantile, I worked closely with Dick. He was a treasured mentor and always willing to share guidance and knowledge. May you, his family, find comfort and smiles from your memories
Jacque Rocchio
November 24, 2025 | MO | Coworker
So sorry for your loss! I remember Dick fondly. You were all so blessed to have him in your lives for so many years. May he rest in peace, and may your hearts heal quickly.
Kim
November 22, 2025 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
