Joseph H. Blessing

July 15, 1927 - June 27, 2020

Joseph H. Blessing Jr., 92, of Perryville, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his daughter's residence in Perryville, MO. He was born July 15, 1927 in Perryville, MO to Joseph H. and Mary (Taylor) Blessing Sr. He and Sylvia Mae Mattingly were married September 1, 1956. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2006. He was a retired business owner. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul Society and Holy Name Society. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his three sons, Rev. Gerald Blessing of St. Paul, MO, Duane (Kathy) Blessing of Creve Couer, Keith (Liezl) Blessing of Festus; five daughters, Gale (Frank) Merz of St. Louis, Denise Hanquist of Perryville, Janice (Mark) Lundy of Perryville, Michelle (Scott) Bradshaw of Cape Girardeau, Lisa (Timothy) Hughes of Arnold, 21 grandchildren, Veronica, Angelika, Nicole, Andrea, Valerie, Alexandra, Maria, Emma, Caroline, Taylor, Sophia, Lilly, Kelsey, Allyson, Nicholas, Jacob, Samuel, Benjamin, Nathan, Hannah, Chloe; 5 step-grandchildren, Jamie, Tom, Zach, Madeline, Olivia and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents; wife; two infant sons; seven brothers, Hubert, Chalmer, Benedict, Conway, Donald, Leroy, Merlin; and two sisters, Irene Krieger and Sister Janice Marie Blessing. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 am with Rev. Gerald Blessing officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery with military graveside provided by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Parish or Schools, Missouri Right to Life or Masses. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.