March 11, 1955 – June 29, 2026

David Lynn Blodgett, 71, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on March 11, 1955, Dave dedicated his life to serving others as a teacher, coach, mentor, and friend. Throughout his career, he taught in the St. Louis Public School District, where he made a lasting impact on generations of students. He believed in the potential of every child and possessed a rare gift for encouraging others to become the very best version of themselves.

Beyond the classroom, Dave spent many years coaching football at Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, where he was respected not only for his knowledge of the game, but for the character, discipline, and confidence he instilled in the young men he coached. Whether in the classroom or on the football field, Dave’s greatest victories came through the lives he helped shape.

Dave was truly a kid at heart. He loved being around children and found joy in teaching, coaching, playing games, and making people laugh. His enthusiasm for sports was contagious, and he rarely missed an opportunity to cheer from the sidelines or talk about the game. A lifelong fan of Michigan sports, Dave proudly followed his favorite teams through every season and was always ready to celebrate a victory or debate the latest game.

Above all, Dave cherished his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Blodgett; his daughter, Aimee (Walid Ben Mansour); his stepson, Matt Kramer (Maria Kramer); his treasured grandchildren, Charles, Grace, Victoria, David, and Henri; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dan and Diane; and his beloved nieces and nephews, Bryan, Kelly, Andrew, Allison, and Trisha. Being a grandfather was one of the greatest joys of his life. He delighted in watching his grandchildren learn, grow, compete, and discover the world, and he treasured every moment spent with them.

Dave will be remembered for his kindness, patience, quick smile, sense of humor, and unwavering dedication to helping others. His legacy lives on in the countless students he taught, the athletes he coached, the family he loved so deeply, and the many lives he touched throughout his years.

Though he will be deeply missed, Dave’s lessons, laughter, compassion, and love will remain with all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Richard Catholic Church, 11223 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63146. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Dave’s memory.