Kenneth Louis Block was born on February 13, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents, William and Louise Block. Kenneth passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, generosity, kindness, and dedication to helping others.
Kenneth was the beloved husband of Cecilia, with whom he shared 40 wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving father to Susan Block-Lieb, Christopher Block, and Ellen Guido, and a cherished stepfather to Joseph (Cynthia) Dunn, Lawrence Dunn, James (Mary) Dunn, Valerie (Gary) Kucharski, and Victoria Ware. Kenneth was a proud grandfather to Fae, Destiny, Margaret (Travis), Charlotte (Kevin), Nicholas (Courtney), Alexandra, Mariel, Victoria (Tom), Anna, Catherine, Mary, Grace, Evelyn (Brendan), Caroline, Anne Elise, and Bobby. He was also the dearest great-grandfather of Henry, Walter, Finn, Tommy, Maggie, and Maya, with two more great-grandchildren on the way. He is also survived by his beloved daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, his Lions football buddy, Josh, and Kitty, a family friend and his caregiver. Kenneth was preceded in death by his siblings, Bill and Roger, and will be remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews.
A proud graduate of Denby High School in Detroit, Kenneth went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was deeply grateful for his time in the service, which helped support his education at Wayne State University, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Accounting. Kenneth went on to build a career as an educator, eventually retiring from Macomb Community College. He truly enjoyed teaching and sharing his knowledge of accounting with his students, leaving a lasting impression through his patience, intelligence, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Kenneth’s Catholic faith was an important part of his life. He was a former parishioner of Assumption Grotto Church in Detroit and enjoyed attending Mass at St. Gerald Catholic Parish. His faith extended far beyond the church, inspiring his dedication to serving others and supporting those in need. Kenneth was a passionate advocate for the pro-life movement and generously supported Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and Pregnancy Aid Detroit. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he shared in the values of faith, charity, and service that meant so much to him.
Outside of his professional and charitable endeavors, Kenneth found great joy in the beauty of nature. An avid gardener, he took pride in tending to his garden and was a member of the Grosse Pointe Garden Club. He also loved birdwatching and appreciated the simple pleasures of observing the world around him.
Kenneth will be remembered as a brilliant, kind, caring, generous, and humble man. He lived his life with a genuine concern for others and a quiet devotion to his family, his faith, and his community. His willingness to help others, his love of learning, and his compassionate spirit touched the lives of many. Above all, Kenneth’s legacy will live on through the family he loved, the students he taught, and the countless lives made better by his generosity and service.
Kenneth will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Memorial Gathering: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (in state at 10:30 a.m.) at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Road, Farmington, MI 48336.
In memory of Kenneth, memorial donations may be made to Pregnancy Aid Detroit.
