1935
Gilbert
2014
Gilbert Blok
November 16, 1935 — December 22, 2014
Gilbert Blok, age 79 of Hastings, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.
Bert was born on November 16, 1935 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the son of Johannes and Lena (Kolff) Blok. He attended school in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Bert married Nancy Townsend on November 1, 1970. He worked for Olmsted Heating and Cooling for many years, until his retirement. After retirement Bert became self employed. He was a jack of all trades and could fix or build anything. Bert took great pride in his home that he and Nancy built on Leach Lake. He also owned and maintained rental properties as well.
Bert was a member of the American Veterans. He was the Local, Department and 4th National Commander. He was also a member of Sad Sacks. Bert enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and traveling, especially to Alaska and Hawaii.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johannes and Lena Blok, sister, Sylvia Monsma and mother-in-law, Vonda Townsend.
Bert is survived by his wife, Nancy Blok of Hastings, his children: Bert J. Blok, Deb (Steve) Grunst, Craig (Kris) Endres, Mary Blok, Dean Endres, Robert Blok, Sandra (Richie) Giddens, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, an expectant great-grandchild on the way, brothers: John (Mary) Blok, Leo (Pat) Blok, sister, Jenny (Errol) Whitney and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Meadows of Hastings or Spectrum Hospice.
Respecting Gilbert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bert was born on November 16, 1935 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the son of Johannes and Lena (Kolff) Blok. He attended school in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Bert married Nancy Townsend on November 1, 1970. He worked for Olmsted Heating and Cooling for many years, until his retirement. After retirement Bert became self employed. He was a jack of all trades and could fix or build anything. Bert took great pride in his home that he and Nancy built on Leach Lake. He also owned and maintained rental properties as well.
Bert was a member of the American Veterans. He was the Local, Department and 4th National Commander. He was also a member of Sad Sacks. Bert enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and traveling, especially to Alaska and Hawaii.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johannes and Lena Blok, sister, Sylvia Monsma and mother-in-law, Vonda Townsend.
Bert is survived by his wife, Nancy Blok of Hastings, his children: Bert J. Blok, Deb (Steve) Grunst, Craig (Kris) Endres, Mary Blok, Dean Endres, Robert Blok, Sandra (Richie) Giddens, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, an expectant great-grandchild on the way, brothers: John (Mary) Blok, Leo (Pat) Blok, sister, Jenny (Errol) Whitney and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Meadows of Hastings or Spectrum Hospice.
Respecting Gilbert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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