Bernard L. Block passed away at his home in El Mirage, Arizona on March 30, 2019 surrounded by his dear friend, Bonnie, and his sons.

Bernie was born on October 21, 1936 and was raised in Gothenburg, Nebraska, the son of Fred and Ella Block. In the late 1980’s, he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where he met Bonnie. In his retirement years, he enjoyed parking cars for the University, going to the women’s volleyball and basketball games, golfing and having coffee with friends most mornings after his exercise routine. He also organized several summer family gatherings in Estes Park, Colorado that helped bring his family closer together. In the early 2010’s, Bernie and Bonnie decided to become snowbirds and spent several winters in El Mirage, Ariozona. There they gained an entirely new friend base in a community that involved playing shuffleboard, shows and music. He spent quality time at the dog park with his loyal companion Bennie and friends.

Survivors include his dear friend of 30 years, Bonnie Schwaninger; sons, Kevin (Linda) Block, Bernie Block, and Brad (Kerri) Block; daughter, Barb (Scott) Knuth; 11 grandchildren; sisters Sharon (Don) Abbott and Karen (Eddie) Wuehler; and many close friends.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Alan Block in 2017.

A memorial service will be held at the Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be shared at www.blasestrauser.com.