Blake J. Reese, 45, of Pawnee passed away on Sunday December 9, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on August 17, 1973 in Springfield to Roger Reese and Judy Klemeyer. Blake married Meghan Tippy on September 1, 2007 in Springfield and she survives.
Mr. Reese is also survived by his daughter Breanna Reese of Pawnee, his mother Judy Klemeyer of Waverly, one brother Jon B. Reese of Springfield, one sister Jennifer Marie Duval and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Roger Reese.
Blake loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and entertaining his friends. He, along with Meghan, attended many concerts including: Bonnaroo, The Grateful Dead and Phish. One of his favorite hobbies was hand building custom drums. Blake enjoyed the great times spent with family and friends and he loved his daughter Bre more than words can express.
A memorial service will held at 4:00pm on Saturday December 15, 2018 at Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 Koke Mill Road. The family will meet friends from 1:00pm until the time of service Saturday at Bisch West. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breanna Reese College Fund c/o United Community Bank and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.
