David (Dave) Wayne Blankenship, 88, of Red Bud, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2026, at Benedictine Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville.Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud. Services will follow immediately after with Pastor Mark Winkelman officiating. Interment will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.