Carl Frederick Blatt

September 16, 1929 - January 25, 2018

Blatt, Carl Frederick, died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born on September 16, 1929 to the late Walter and Anna Blatt. Mr. Blatt was a lifelong resident of St. Louis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He attended Westminster College and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from Washington University. In 1951, Mr. Blatt married his beloved wife of 67 years, Helen (Lovey) Frey. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Upon his return to St. Louis, Mr. Blatt assumed the position of president of Walter C. Blatt, Inc. He remained at the helm of the company for 65 years. Mr. Blatt was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife Lovey, his son Carl F. Blatt Jr. (Susie Forsen), his daughter Cheryl Wells (T. Calvin Wells), his grandchildren Cal Wells, Sally Byram (Nick Byram), Anna Wells, Callie Blatt, Clara Blatt, his great-grandson George Byram, and his sisters Lois Salzmann and Marilyn Werder. He was preceded in death by his brother Walter. Mr. Blatt was a perfect gentleman who lived a life of integrity, humility, and compassion. He will be remembered for his keen wit and generous spirit. Services: Services private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to The Salvation Army, Missouri Botanical Garden or Bonhomme Presbyterian Church. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com