Ronald L. “Ron” Block, 79, North Manchester, passed away at 3:33 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021,at his home.

He was born on Aug.12, 1942, in Michigan City, to Robert Frank and Virginia M. (Miller) Block. He was married on Nov. 11, 1967, in Fort Wayne, to Kathryn L. Metcalf. She survives.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Block, North Manchester; his son, Jason L. (Verena) Block, Chicago, Ill.; his daughter, Noel L. (Kevin) Dean, Madison; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Virginia Block, South Whitley; his brother, John (Julie) Block, Andrews; and his sister, Mary Lou (Gary) Sroufe, South Whitley.

Arrangements are handled by Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.