Elvin Blumfelder of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 98. He died peacefully with his beloved wife Edna and their children by his side. Elvin was born in St. Louis on October 9, 1924 to parents Leo and Florence Blumfelder. He attended Roosevelt High school and upon graduation enlisted in the Navy to serve our country in WWII. He served in the pacific theater as a gunner on a torpedo bomber flying off the aircraft carrier USS RANDOLPH. At the end of the war, Elvin returned to St. Louis and got his degree in aeronautical engineering followed by a 38 year career with Honeywell. In retirement he enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, boating and tennis. He most recently resided in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Elvin was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Lee Ernest Blumfelder. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Edna Blumfelder (née Masters); children Mark (Barbara), Kurt (Leslie), Nancy Weber (John); seven grandchildren Cara, Alex, Lisa, Danielle, Karl, Haley, Johnny, and five great grandchildren.
Services: A visitation for Elvin is planned for Monday April 17, at 11:00 AM until time of funeral services at 1:00 PM at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road, followed by a private burial at Jefferson Barracks. In lieu of flowers, people wishing to honor Elvin’s lifelong commitment to family and country can make donations to the VFW.
I am so sorry to hear that Elvin has passed. I will be unable to come to his funeral (i am out of town) but wish I was able to.
So very sorry to hear of “Bump’s” passing. My father, Otto Blumfelder, was his cousin and is also enjoying his heavenly reward after 100 years. What a full and wonderful life they both lived. He always seemed to me to be a very good and kind person. I am sure that he will be greatly missed.
So very sorry to hear of “Bump’s” passing. My father, Otto Blumfelder, was his cousin and is also enjoying his heavenly reward after 100 years. What a full and wonderful life they both lived. He always seemed to me to be a very good and kind person. I am sure that he will be greatly missed.
I remember “Bumps” as we knew him, being a very kind and funny character. We didn’t get to be with him and his wife often, but always looked forward to seeing him and his wife Edna when we knew it was going to happen. I know he will now have good company in heaven with my Dad, Otto, his cousin who passed almost 3 years ago at the age of 100. So good to have those Blumfelder genes.
So sorry to hear of Elvin’s passing. It was always a joy when we got together. I will always remember our days at Honeywell although we were at different ends of our careers; he in the twilight of a successful long career and me at the beginning of what has been a rewarding one as well. They use to tell me that Elvin had banker’s hours at Honeywell, because he had such good relationships with his customers. May he rest in peace and may your family find peace at this difficult time.
With fondest memories Jim.