Obituary

Arnold "Arnie" Block

1946 - 2016

Obituary

Arnold "Arnie" Block, 70, of Newton, died on Wednesday (Aug. 10, 2016). He was born to Gus and Velna Block August 7, 1946, in Newton.

Arnie joined the Army Reserve right out of high school, and served as a Drill Instructor for two years. He married his wife Patricia in 1987, and formed a special bond with his stepchildren Jack, Larry and Michelle.

Arnie was an avid hunter and fisherman. Even as a child, he had great interest in the hobbies. He shared his love of the outdoors with his nephew Ron and stepson Jack, taking them pheasant hunting, bow hunting and fishing.

Arnie worked as a truck driver and a warehouse foreman throughout his career. He is preceded in death by parents, Gus and Velna Block; and wife, Patricia Block.

He is survived by stepsons, Jack Newingham and Larry Newingham; stepdaughter, Michelle Dunham; sister, Karolynn (Michael) Pearman; nephew, Ron Hays; and niece, Jennifer Lynn Anderson.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (August 17, 2016) at Petersen Funeral Home.

Memorial are suggested to WildTrust Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com