Robert D. “Bob” Block

WAUSA – Robert D. “Bob” Block, 71, Wausa, died May 23, 2023, at his home in Wausa surrounded by his family.

Funeral services for Bob were held May 26 at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Wausa.

The Rev. Judy Carlson officiated, with burial in Osmond Cemetery in Osmond.

Robert Dean Block, son of Norman and Dolores (Kline) Block, was born July 20, 1951, at Bloomfield. He attended Wausa Public Schools.

On July 27, 1971, Bob was united in marriage to Amber Pochop in Yankton, S.D. They were blessed with two children, Beth Ann and Robbie Joe.

Bob lived in several places throughout his lifetime, including Ainsworth, Laurel and Plainview, before returning to Wausa. He sold liquid fertilizer, was a farmhand, managed Viking Lanes restaurant and Bowling Alley and started Block Tree Cutting in 1994. Bob enjoyed bowling and participating in bowling tournaments.

Bob is survived by his wife, Amber, Wausa; children, Beth Guenther, Geneva, and Robbie Block (Devin Fox), Omaha; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jim (Sally) Block, Hoskins; Jean Block and Bill Block, Florida; Maralee (Orville) Myers, Winner, S.D.; and Randy Block, Norfolk.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Dolores Block; sister, LaVonne Hintz; parents-in-law, Edwin and Estella Pochop; and great-granddaughter, Baby Zeeahna.