Randal L. Block

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Randal L. Block, age 83, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon, with his loving family by his side.

Randy was born in Tomahawk, WI on July 17, 1941, son of Benjamin and Anna (Luckjohn) Block. He graduated from Wittenberg High School and went on to earn a degree at Wausau Technical Institute. On December 2, 1961 he married Jeneene Bloecher in Wittenberg. After moving to Ripon, Randy was employed at Green Giant in the container division. Later he worked as a carpenter, and most recently was a construction manager at Modern Pole Builders until his retirement in 2003. Randy was a charter member, longtime trustee, and devoted member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Ripon. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved time spent at the hunting cabin, as well as at their family cottage near Stevens Point. Randy played cards, dartball, coached baseball, and of course was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. He and Jeneene always looked forward to their yearly trip to Arizona to visit her family. Most of all he cherished his time with his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren.

Randy is survived by his loving wife, Jeneene Block of Ripon, WI; children, Debbi Block of Ripon, WI, David (Karla) Block of Ripon, WI, Julie (Bob) Socha of Green Lake, WI, and Daniel (Lisa) Block of Escanaba, MI; grandchildren, Kayla (Ben) Murphy, Heather (Jeff) Relien, Jared (special friend, Taylor) Block, Ryan (Celyna) Socha, Aaron Socha, T.J. (Danielle) Carlson, Samantha (special friend, Jake) Carlson, Emily (Jace) Briggs, and Madison (special friend, Ian); six great-grandchildren, Joel, Isaiah, Hudson, Tyson, Hazel, and Liana, a brother, Wayne (Linda) Block; brother-in-law, Lee Innerebner; sister-in-law, Janis Kunze; a niece, Christina (Joe) Klinge; and two nephews, Matthew (Susan) Block and Brian Innerebner. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Anna Block; in-laws, Harold and Josie Bloecher; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Innerebner; and a niece, Jodi Behreandt.

Visitation for Randy will be held on Friday October, 4, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, 515 Mayparty Dr., Ripon, WI 54971, and again from 9:00 am until 10:30 am on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 500 Mayparty Dr., Ripon, WI 54971.

Funeral service for Randy will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Messiah Lutheran Church, with Rev. Bryan Fritsch officiating. You may view a livestream of Randy’s service at 10:30 am by visiting this link MESSIAH LIVESTREAM. Interment will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Wittenberg, WI. Memorials in his name may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church.