IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gene
Block
December 31, 1969 – August 19, 2024
Obituary
Gene Allen Block died peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, at his home in Oshkosh, WI, after an extended illness.
Gene was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Oconto Falls, WI to the late Arnold W. and Joyce (Olderman) Block. After high school, he moved to Oshkosh, where he worked at McCrory's Mattress Manufacturing & Furniture. In 1988, he accepted a machinist position at Oshkosh Marine Supply Co., where he worked until his retirement in 2022.
After a decade of domestic life together, Gene married the love of his life, Roxanne (Schuetz) Klepp, on June 22, 2001, in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2015.
Gene was happiest outdoors, whether camping, fishing, riding his motorcycle or simply sitting around a fire. He and Roxanne regularly spent weekends exploring county roads and state parks, and he was especially fond of hiking the Wiouwash state trail.
Gene is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Zittlow of Oshkosh; and stepchildren, Patrick Klepp of Oshkosh and Rebecca (fiancé Jason Chandler) Glover of Westminster, SC.
Gene also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Kyle, Kayle, Matthew, Caitlin, Connor, Brannagh, Zachary and Dylan; and great-grandchildren Charlie and Wyatt.
He is further survived by six siblings, Arnold P. Block of Green Bay, Raymond (Kathy) of Coleman, Robert Sr. "Joe" Block (Sandra) of Gillett, Colleen Gilbertson Meyer (Todd) of Oconto Falls, Michael "Storm" Block (Jackie Nordbo) of Oshkosh, and Carey Jo Block of Green Bay; brothers-in-law, Brian (Connie) Schuetz and Robert Percey;, and sister-in-law, Ruth Percey, all of Oshkosh; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Linda Block; brother, Daniel Block; and his wife, Roxanne.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St, Oshkosh, from 10 a.m. until noon, immediately followed by the service. Per Gene's wishes, his cremated ashes will be interred with Roxanne at Riverside Cemetery.
Gene's family would like to express appreciation and gratitude to Gene's primary caregiver, Patrick Klepp, assisted by Ruth Percey and Compassus Hospice Care.
Gene was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Oconto Falls, WI to the late Arnold W. and Joyce (Olderman) Block. After high school, he moved to Oshkosh, where he worked at McCrory's Mattress Manufacturing & Furniture. In 1988, he accepted a machinist position at Oshkosh Marine Supply Co., where he worked until his retirement in 2022.
After a decade of domestic life together, Gene married the love of his life, Roxanne (Schuetz) Klepp, on June 22, 2001, in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2015.
Gene was happiest outdoors, whether camping, fishing, riding his motorcycle or simply sitting around a fire. He and Roxanne regularly spent weekends exploring county roads and state parks, and he was especially fond of hiking the Wiouwash state trail.
Gene is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Zittlow of Oshkosh; and stepchildren, Patrick Klepp of Oshkosh and Rebecca (fiancé Jason Chandler) Glover of Westminster, SC.
Gene also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Kyle, Kayle, Matthew, Caitlin, Connor, Brannagh, Zachary and Dylan; and great-grandchildren Charlie and Wyatt.
He is further survived by six siblings, Arnold P. Block of Green Bay, Raymond (Kathy) of Coleman, Robert Sr. "Joe" Block (Sandra) of Gillett, Colleen Gilbertson Meyer (Todd) of Oconto Falls, Michael "Storm" Block (Jackie Nordbo) of Oshkosh, and Carey Jo Block of Green Bay; brothers-in-law, Brian (Connie) Schuetz and Robert Percey;, and sister-in-law, Ruth Percey, all of Oshkosh; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Linda Block; brother, Daniel Block; and his wife, Roxanne.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St, Oshkosh, from 10 a.m. until noon, immediately followed by the service. Per Gene's wishes, his cremated ashes will be interred with Roxanne at Riverside Cemetery.
Gene's family would like to express appreciation and gratitude to Gene's primary caregiver, Patrick Klepp, assisted by Ruth Percey and Compassus Hospice Care.
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