Charles “Charlie” Lee Blessinger, Sr., 88, of Jasper

Charles “Charlie” Lee Blessinger, Sr., 88, of Jasper, passed away on October 12, 2026, due to a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on January 25, 1938, in Huntingburg to Oscar and Augustine (Altmeyer) Blessinger.

Charlie served with the National Guard for six years and retired as a supervisor from Jasper Desk. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Schnellville Conservation Club. He coached and played softball and was on the Senior Bowling League.

Charlie was also a farmer and a gardener who delighted in giving neighbors and friends vegetables, a smile, and a joke or two. He was the biggest sports fan for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Larry Richard, Leon and Oscar, Jr. Blessinger; and a sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Blessinger

He is survived by his children, Janet (Michael) Butler of Jasper, Connie Eckert of Ferdinand, Charlie, Jr. (Agnes) Blessinger of Huntingburg, and Sandra (Robert) Ahlemeier of Ferdinand; a stepson, Terry Zehr; two sisters, Agnes Cooper of Shoals and Caroline “Susie” Stemle of Huntingburg; nine grandchildren, Chad (Eric) Butler, Crystal (Mitch) Bratton, Travis (Mindy) Butler, Angella (Matt) Rees, Adam (Ashley) Blessinger, Kyla Eckert, Cody (Ryan) Blessinger, Collin Ahlemeier, Natalie (Dylan) Durcholz; 13 great-grandchildren, Androulla, Wrigley, Lincoln, Gavin, Renner, Addison, Liam, Reuben, Shepherd, Cooper, Max, Emma, and Wyatt.

Visitation for Charlie Blessinger, Sr. will be held at Nass and Son Funeral Home on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. EDT at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Fr. John Brosmer will celebrate the Mass.

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