DANVILLE - Joseph E. Block, 92, of Danville, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Monday,
Sept. 13, 2016 at his home. He was born March 10, 1924, in Danville, to Jesse E.
& Elsie Long Block.
Joe married Marjorie Fox on April 8, 1950 in Catlin. Marjorie survives as well
as one son: John L. Block of Santa Fe, N.M.; one daughter: Deborah (David)
Ziebart of Sanford N.C.; one grandson: Jason (Amy) Ziebart; and three
great-grandsons: Noah Ziebart, Joseph Ziebart, Oliver Ziebart. He was preceded
in death by one brother, Robert Block.
Joseph taught seventh and eighth grade in Catlin for a brief period. He served
first in the Navy, and later the Air Force, where he earned the distinctive
honor of being a "Navy Golden Shellback". He served as an Air Force Instructor
for over 20 years. Prior to returning to Danville, the couple resided for a time
in Merced, Calif. Joe enjoyed golfing and was a member of Toastmasters
International, Lions Club of Merced, Calif. He attended the First Presbyterian
Church of Merced, Calif. and was an avid reader and book collector.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Ed Ross will
officiate. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Indianola. Visitation is
from 12 noon till service time on Sunday at Robison Chapel.
Memorials to Catlin Church of Christ or Lions International. On-line condolences
at www.robisonchapel.com.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - Thursday, September 15, 2016