Obit, Joseph E BLock

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

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