Kenneth “Kenny” C. Bluemner, 93, of Caseyville, Illinois, born in E. St. Louis, Illinois on October 17th, 1932, passed away on Saturday May 23rd, 2026.

Kenny was a 1950 Collinsville High School graduate. He served in the Navy Air during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1956. He retired from Union Electric (Ameren) as a Maintenance Supervisor after having been a Certified Welder for many years.

He married the love of his life, Gloria “Jonnie” Bluemner on November 12th, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida. Together they had two children, daughter, Cindy (Kent) Carson of O’Fallon, Illinois; son, Joel (Vicki) Bluemner of Collinsville, Illinois; two lovely granddaughters, Kari (Kyle) Morton, and Cassie Bluemner; as well as two great-grandchildren, Gatlin and Arleigh Morton.

Kenny enjoyed being with his family, telling jokes, and was well known for his quick wit. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to the church, friends, and family. Throughout his years, he had several hobbies including woodworking, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, bowling, and dancing. If Kenny didn’t know how to do something, he would teach himself how to do it.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Bluemner; parents, Joseph C. Bluemner, Ella Bluemner (Klenke), stepmother Katherine Bluemner (Pittman); and sister Norma Jean Ray.

Family will receive friends from 4pm-6pm, on Monday, June 1, 2026, from the chapel of HERR Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 6:00pm.

Mr. Bluemner will be laid to rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11am at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, Illinois where he will receive military honors for his faithful service to his country.  

****Please meet at The Riess Memorial Chapel at Lake View Memorial Gardens for the committal service and military honors****

The family is being served by HERR Funeral Home, 501 West Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois 62234.