JAMES LEE BLOCK
May 11, 1925 ~ October 27, 2012
James Lee Block, 87, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, at St. Marys Health Center.
He was born on May 11, 1925, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Victor Herbert and Mayme Augusta (Caspari) Block.
He was married on October 2, 1948, in Jefferson City to Elenora Anna Kiesling who survives at the home.
Mr. Block received his education at St. Peter Catholic School.
He was employed with the News Tribune Publishing Company for twenty-eight years, retiring in 1994. He also was employed with KRCG-TV for seventeen years.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving with a construction battalion on Guam in the Pacific Theater.
He was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph and greatly enjoyed camping, trout fishing, square dancing, and playing cards.
Other survivors include ten children, Mike (Pam) Block, Bartlett, Tenn.; Ron (Noy) Block, Austin, Texas; Donna (Bob) Crow, Holts Summit, Mo.; Dennis (Ruth) Block, Loose Creek, Mo.; and Janice (Tom) Pirner, Jeannette (Kenny) English, Greg Block, Doug (Leah) Block, and Teresa (James) Calvin, all of Jefferson City; and Amy (Sean) Morrison, OFallon, Mo.; twenty grandchildren; eleven great-grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard (Ann) Block, Jefferson City; and Victor (Vernita) Block, St. Elizabeth, Mo.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Melissa Kay Block and Tad Komaromi; one great-grandson, Dylan Pirner; and one brother, Bob Block.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 on Tuesday, October 30th, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Cathedral Building Fund, 2305 W. Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on May 11, 1925, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Victor Herbert and Mayme Augusta (Caspari) Block.
He was married on October 2, 1948, in Jefferson City to Elenora Anna Kiesling who survives at the home.
Mr. Block received his education at St. Peter Catholic School.
He was employed with the News Tribune Publishing Company for twenty-eight years, retiring in 1994. He also was employed with KRCG-TV for seventeen years.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving with a construction battalion on Guam in the Pacific Theater.
He was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph and greatly enjoyed camping, trout fishing, square dancing, and playing cards.
Other survivors include ten children, Mike (Pam) Block, Bartlett, Tenn.; Ron (Noy) Block, Austin, Texas; Donna (Bob) Crow, Holts Summit, Mo.; Dennis (Ruth) Block, Loose Creek, Mo.; and Janice (Tom) Pirner, Jeannette (Kenny) English, Greg Block, Doug (Leah) Block, and Teresa (James) Calvin, all of Jefferson City; and Amy (Sean) Morrison, OFallon, Mo.; twenty grandchildren; eleven great-grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard (Ann) Block, Jefferson City; and Victor (Vernita) Block, St. Elizabeth, Mo.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Melissa Kay Block and Tad Komaromi; one great-grandson, Dylan Pirner; and one brother, Bob Block.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 on Tuesday, October 30th, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Cathedral Building Fund, 2305 W. Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I first met Jim in the early 1960’s. I worked at Johnnys’s Sinclair while going to college, so I had the opportunity to work with Jim. I was later a member of the Cathedral parish and got to visit with Jim sometimes after mass and catch up on old times. One of Jim’s great gifts was his ability to make you feel like seeing you was the high point of his day. He always had that great smile. I am a better person for having known him. You will all be in my prayers.Peace – John
Stephanie, Amy and Block Family – Our arms are wrapped around you at this difficult time and our prayers are with you. Love Betsy & Charlie Z.
Donna, I was so sad to hear of your Dad passing. Your Family will be in my prayers, Love ya.
Teresa and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let us know if you need anything.
I am very sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with your Grandpa and all your family member.