CW2 (Ret) Lowell Robert Blum

On August 28, 1930, Lowell Robert Blum was born in Logan, Ohio. Son of the late Oscar M. Blum and May “Kitty” (Harden) Blum, Lowell grew up in Ohio and graduated from Logan High School with the Class of 1948. On December 20, 1930, Lowell was baptized at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Logan. Just a few months after graduation, Lowell entered the United States Army on September 2, 1948, and served his country faithfully until his retirement on July 31, 1969, after 21 years of service. He had attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and earned several awards and commendations; some of which include the National Defense Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Army Commendation Medal, Korea Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), Vietnam Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. On August 7, 1953, Lowell was united in marriage to Loretta Jane Stacey at Camp Gordon, Georgia. They shared over 64 years of marriage together before she preceded him in death on August 8, 2017. Lowell and Loretta shared many wonderful memories during their years together. In the early 1970s, Lowell worked as an independent contractor of National Trailer pulling mobile homes and for medical reasons, had to sell the truck and then began working for the Waynesville Police Department from 1974-1975. After leaving the police department, Lowell worked for Danny Dye driving a truck before beginning his employment with Transit Lines in 1976 driving a bus, which he did until 1980. Lowell then began working for Orscheln Farm and Home driving a tractor trailer truck in Moberly, Missouri before beginning his employment driving a propane truck for a local gas company in Moberly. In 1986, Lowell and Loretta moved to Florida to get out of the cold weather. They enjoyed Florida, but in 1993, they moved back to the Waynesville, Missouri area where they remained until their passing. In his spare time, Lowell enjoyed being outdoors while hunting and fishing and was also talented when it came to woodworking. He liked to make different items for his family and friends. After moving back to the Waynesville area, Lowell and Loretta began attending the St. Robert Church of God. They were faithful members and attended every time they were able until their health began to decline. Lowell entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Phelps Health Hospital of Rolla, Missouri having attained the age of 94 years. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Lowell leaves to cherish his memory several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister: Garnet Grove of Stewartville, MN; several nieces and nephews, including nieces: Sharon Hester (Jim) of Richland, MO, Julie Griffin (Jack) of Logan, OH, Kathleen Patton of Logan, OH, and Melody Colliton of Logan, OH; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Lowell was preceded in death by one brother: Paul Blum; and two sisters: Letha Mundy and Helen Wood. Even though he is gone from our sight, Lowell’s commitment to his country will live on in our hearts forever. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of CW2 (Ret) Lowell Blum and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

CW2 (Ret) Lowell Robert Blum

August 28, 1930 - January 14, 2025