Bruce Dale Blackden

Bruce Dale Blackden of Arnold, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2019. Beloved husband of Wendy Blackden; loving father of Amy L. (James B.) Ratliff; loving grandfather of Emily Ann Catherine Blackden and Savannah Cammielle Ratliff; brother of Jeffrey K. Blackden and the late Cindy Blackden; son of the late Kenneth and Margery Blackden (nee Clark).

Bruce was an avid bowler and enjoyed bowling at the Arnold Bowl. He was very active in fund raising for the Special Olympics and Athlete Support. He also enjoyed building and racing cars.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019, 12:30 pm at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO with visitation from 10:00 am until time of memorial service at the funeral home chapel. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Memorial donation's in Bruce's honor may made to the Special Olympics Missouri 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 800, Jefferson City, MO. 65109 or email donations to [email protected]