Blake Genenbacher

Blake James Genenbacher age 21, of 2434 South 36th Street Quincy died on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 3:33 a.m. in his home. Blake was born February 19, 1992 in Quincy, the 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 his Associates 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 fiancee, 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; Scott Heuer of Bowling Green, MO; 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.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter conducted by Monsignor Leo Enlow. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh. Blake’s family encourages bright colors for his funeral as one of his last wishes. Memorials are suggested to the 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, IL. www.dukerandhaugh.com

26 Comments

  1. Dennis & Deborah Powell on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    We are very sorry for your loss. He was a good friend to our nephew, Shayne. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss. May God grant you strength and peace.

  2. Lisa and Phil on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Chris and Tim and family..We are so sorry to hear of your loss.. but what a testimony Blake left behind.. I hear and read so many testimonies of lives he has touched and continues to touch even today. What a trooper he was. Phil and I love you both and are here if need anything. Praying daily for comfort and peace to overflow in your hearts.

  3. Carla Shank on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Sandy & Denny Meehan on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Such a sad thing to hear….. Be strong in your faith……One day at a time. In our thoughts and prayers!!!

  5. Tammi & Edward Kircher on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    We are so terribly sorry for the loss of your son, grandson, brother, fiance’, nephew & cousin……even though we did not have an opportunity to meet Blake in person, we met him through our daughter, Kali. He was a wonderful friend to Kali and truly inspired her. May you all have peace in knowing that Blake is no longer in pain, and he will be an absolutely wonderful guardian angel for many.

  6. Jeff Gragg on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    My sympathy to you and yours.

  7. JIM MCGINN on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES AND JIM AND ELAINE

  8. Terra Oenning on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss, Blake was a true warrior and Now he has Earned His wings To watch over you all. I Met Blake through My Daughter Alexis And He always had a smile when we would see him in St.Johns. . You will continue to be in our Thoughts and prayers ..

  9. Kim Paetow on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF BLAKE, HE WAS A WONDERFUL KID. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS BE WITH HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.. R.I.P. BLAKE

  10. Jessica Ferguson on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Blake knew me as Jessica RN. I laughed so hard the last night I took care of him!! He is a great guy and will be sadly missed. Im so happy that I had a chance to meet him. He has made me re think which path I wanted to take in my career of nursing. I just wish that I could have made the RN badges that he and his friends wanted… All my thoughts and prayers !!!! No one fights alone!!

  11. pam on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    chris my heart goes out to each and every one of you! we are thinking of you all and saying prayers for you.!!

  12. pam and amber on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    so very sory for your loss ,thinking of you daily and praying Gods love will keep you!

  13. Jaime Vidal on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Blake will be in my prayers

  14. Tina Bartz on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    I am so very sorry for the loss of Blake. Prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.

  15. Jane Martin on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Words cannot express how sad I feel for you at this difficult time. Keeping you in thought and prayer.

  16. Sam Ruble on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time. I never personally knew him but we graduated in the same High School Class so RIP ALUMNI 2010, but he seemed like a nice kid. I couldn’t imagine what you are going through. Again may God be with you

  17. Alan & Carol Mitten on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Blake, his family & friends are in our thoughts & prayers.

  18. Angela Kline on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Chris&family ,I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you in this difficult time. Love, Angie (Ledbetter) Kline

  19. The Reno Family on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Was so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are for you. Blake will be missed by many. He was a true fighter.

  20. Hollie Perry on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Thoughts and prayers to each member of Blake’s family. Blake was a wonderful young man who fought a hard battle. Love to each of you……

  21. Mary on November 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time. I never knew him, but he seemed like a nice kid. I couldn’t imagine what you are going through. Again may God be with you.

  22. Mary and Mark Gille on November 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    Chris, Tim, Brandon, Blaise and Brice- you are all in our hearts and prayers. Your loss felt by so many…which is a testament to the person Blake was! We love you all! The Gille’s

  23. Terry & Patty Martin on November 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    We are unable to find the words to express our condolences. The Genenbacher family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  24. Missy Carter on November 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Heaven has another angel to watch over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  25. Elke and Larry Logue on November 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss and if there is anything that we can do in this time of need please let me know.Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you all. Love Larry Elke and family

  26. Pastor Eric Anderson on November 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    The people of Palmyra United Methodist Church have been keeping Blake in our prayers. Many of our members understand the loss of a child and our hearts and prayers are with you.

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