Rudy Block Obituary
He was Born and raised in Bloomfield, moving to Glen Ridge in 1971. A graduate of Bloomfield High School and Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio, in 1955 with a Bachelor's degree. Served in the United States Army, from 1956-1958 in the finance corps.
He was in cost accounting for National Yeast, later Continental Can Co. which he worked for 21 years, retiring in 1990 when the company closed.
A steadfast member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bloomfield. He served as treasurer for more than 15 years, and on many other church committees and functions. Always willing to give a helping hand where needed. He loved children and was known as the cookie man at church.
Husband of Ruth V. Block (nee: Frank). Father of Linda (Richard) Cooper and Susan (Christofer) Seibel. Grandfather of Jessica, Christian and Jason Cooper and Sara & Ryan Seibel. Great grandfather of Noah Cooper. Brother-in-law of Trudy Kominus.
Relatives and friends are invited attend the funeral service at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield on Thursday at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at the O'Boyle Funeral Home 309 Broad St. Bloomfield on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm.
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