Blair R. Gleisberg born September 10, 1936 and passed January 29, 2019. He is survived by his Step-Daughter Patty (Johnny) Stout and his grandson, Shad Levi Finley Stout; cousins include Rick (Connie) Anderson, Brian (Diane) Anderson, and Pat Anderson (Ed) Burr. He was preceded in death by his wife and companion of 28 years, Judith “Judy” Anne Dent.

Blair was born in Middletown, CT to Mildred Anderson Gleisberg and Richard Paul Gleisberg. Due to his mother’s death, he was raised by his aunt and uncle Evelyn and Alfred Dean, “Mom and Pop”.

He attended “sight conservation” school as a child. Then in high school, he enjoyed all kinds of music, and also typing, and graduated with his class in 1954 despite his visual challenges. He was life-long friends with orchestral conductor Dick Donahue.

As a young man, he worked as an X-Ray processor. After marrying his first wife and moving to St. Louis, he worked in Dictaphone Transcription for the State of Missouri Department of Children and Family Services. He took city buses to work, commuting about 2 hours each way, while helping to raise Patty, who attended Principia for the 2nd through 9th grades. There was a lot of music in the home. He liked playing board games, reading books aloud as a family, and going swimming at the local pool. And of course, ice cream. He enjoyed family vacations to parents’ homes in Delaware and Florida, where he loved to visit the beaches and ride a bicycle built for two.

Blair was a Christian Scientist who attended First Church of Christ, Scientist, Kirkwood, MO, where he met his second wife, Judy, as she was finishing her doctoral dissertation. She was the love of his life.

Blair supported Judy over the years in her efforts to write a book about her life, and he made sure that it was published later on. He also enjoyed listening to her composing and practicing songs, as well as listening to her read aloud on her Braille reader. Meanwhile, he often took care of the shopping and cooking.

Blair and Judy had many supportive helpers over the years, such as Marcia Dajches and Elizabeth Oleson; David Arnold; Diane Smith and Terri Nolan of Next Step ElderAssist; Theresa Finlay; Emily Smith; Bob Croghan; neighbors at the Kirkwood home; loving volunteers from church as well as those who developed a deep friendship with him—and some people were in all of those roles.

Blair very much enjoyed spending hours listening to audiobooks, radio programs, Cardinal baseball games, news of the day, and Christian Science lessons and periodicals, along with Judy. They both loved a good pun and could use humor, both wry and corny.

In recent years, Blair had some special connections with the staff where he lived, and the family extends our gratitude to those who go above and beyond. Blair enjoyed breakfasts and dinners with “The Guys”, and canine friend Minnie, along with lively conversations and concerts and the occasional trips to New Orleans to visit Patty and Johnny.

Blair Richard Gleisberg: husband, son, father, friend, Christian Scientist, lover of music and ice cream. Steadfast, supportive, funny, courageous, inspired and inspiring, truth-telling, and above all, loving. Joined in spirit with beloved Judy Dent.

There will be a gathering for Blair’s friends and family held at Sunrise Senior Living Center in the Statesman Room, 45 E Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119 from 10:30-12:30 on Saturday February 9th, including personal sharing and hymns at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be collected for the Peace Haven Association.