On September 25, 2011, Blake Elias Oppelt, 25 of Leonardtown, MD departed this life and has found comfort in the arms of the angels. Born on September 1, 1986, to Keiko Young Oppelt and Brian E. Oppelt of Leonardtown. Blake was born in Hampton, VA.

Blake's life, 25 years long, was defined by his creative spirit.

In addition to his parents, he will be missed by his sister, Malia Oppelt of San Diego, CA and his grandfather, Frank Oppelt of Ironton, MN, his aunts and uncles-Denis & Cindie Andrew, David & Mitzi Oppelt, Douglas Oppelt, Michael & Kathleen Mann, Darryl & Anita Baines, Ernestine Turner, Loretta Claxton, Sandria Nelson, & many cousins and friends.

Blake traveled throughout the world with his family, which has been the source of many good memories. Blake and his family moved to St. Mary's County from Japan in 1999. At age 14, he was christened at the Patuxent Baptist Church. Blake attended Esperanza Middle School and Great Mills High School. Blake's senior year of high school, Blake attended Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista, CA. Blake was Captain of his wrestling team and took his team to State Championships in 2003 and designed the team logo. He loved to speak Spanish, had a passion for spirituality and loved to read. Blake had an outstanding natural talent in visual arts and found his passion drawing and painting. He engaged himself in music as an exceptional pianist, often spending countless hours composing his own musical beats. When younger, Blake enjoyed running track, playing soccer and basketball. Blake also loved and cared for his dogs. Chico and Kenji.

Relatives and friends are invited to Blake's Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with services at 6:00 p.m. Interment services will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.