Arnold "Arnie" Block
1946 - 2016
Obituary
Arnold "Arnie" Block, 70, of
Newton, died on Wednesday (Aug. 10, 2016). He was born to Gus and
Velna Block August 7, 1946, in Newton.
Arnie joined the Army Reserve right out
of high school, and served as a Drill Instructor for two years. He
married his wife Patricia in 1987, and formed a special bond with his
stepchildren Jack, Larry and Michelle.
Arnie was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Even as a child, he had great interest in the hobbies. He shared his
love of the outdoors with his nephew Ron and stepson Jack, taking
them pheasant hunting, bow hunting and fishing.
Arnie worked as a truck driver and a
warehouse foreman throughout his career. He is preceded in death by
parents, Gus and Velna Block; and wife, Patricia Block.
He is survived by stepsons, Jack
Newingham and Larry Newingham; stepdaughter, Michelle Dunham; sister,
Karolynn (Michael) Pearman; nephew, Ron Hays; and niece, Jennifer
Lynn Anderson.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday (August 17, 2016) at Petersen Funeral Home.
Memorial are suggested to WildTrust
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism in care of Petersen
Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
1946 - 2016 (70 years)