Donald Harry Block

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara; his children, Doreen (Ed) Beckman, Renee (Curtis) Tienter, Jeannine (Tony) Schermann, Donald Block (Jennifer), Lisa (Brett) Belland; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Jolene (Mark) Carpentier; brother, Jerry Block; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Delores Block; brothers, Douglas Block and Robert Leet; and his beloved dog, Ricky.

He was always working with his hands… anything from putting up wallpaper or laying tile, to hanging pictures, finishing basements or building decks… whatever someone needed in order to make their house a home.

When he wasn’t working at Block’s Dairy Store or delivering ice, he was spending time with family and friends camping, relaxing on the pontoon on Lake George, or beating everyone at horseshoes or cornhole. Later in life, he enjoyed living as a snowbird in Apache Junction, AZ.

Please join us for an evening wake from 4 to 8 pm, with memory sharing at 6:30 pm, on Tuesday, August 6th at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior on Wednesday, August 7th at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale St NW, Oak Grove, MN, 55011. Luncheon to follow. Private Inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery.

A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING. WORKING HANDS AT REST. GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. LEAVES AND FLOWERS MAY WITHER, THE GOLDEN SUN SETS, BUT THE HEARTS THAT LOVED YOU DEARLY WILL NEVER EVER FORGET.