DeBlaze, Vincent Thomas, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 90.

Vince is survived by his children, Nina (Tom) Weissert, Maria (Todd) Schwent and Suzanne Steele; grandfather of Tommy, Danny and Mary Weissert and Brady Steele; sister, Mary Lee (the late Rich) Davis; and a host of other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Marie DeBlaze (nee Finch); father, Philip DeBlaze; mother, Antonina DeBlaze (nee LoPiccolo); and brother Joseph P. DeBlaze (Anna nee Hendrickson), Sr.

Vince started his catholic education in St. Louis Missouri at Our Lady Help of Christians. He graduated from De Andreis High School and then received a bachelor's and a master's degree in commerce and finance from St. Louis University.  He went to work at McDonnel Aircraft Corporation in 1959 as an engineering planner.  After 38 years of service at the same company, he retired as Vice President of Human Resources.  Before joining the aircraft company, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a First Lieutenant, Navigator and Radar Inception Officer. Throughout his career and into retirement he taught at Maryville, Webster, Southern Illinois and Washington Universities. He was an enthusiastic teacher who loved coaching and mentoring his students. He took great pride in guiding students, colleagues, friends, and neighbors in their career journeys, helping them achieve success. Throughout his life he worked tirelessly and supported his family with unwavering dedication to ensure their happiness.

Services: Funeral Mass at EverTrue Mason Pointe Chapel in Town and Country MO, Saturday October 4th, 11:00 am.  Visitation preceding the Mass at 10:00am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shrine of St. Joseph or Catholic Charities. A service for the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.