James "Knobby" Block

December 13, 1949 - February 13, 2019

James “Knobby” Block December 13, 1949 – February 13, 2019 A memorial service for James "Knobby" Block, 69, of Beaver, Iowa will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street, Boone, IA. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date at Clinton Memorial Cemetery, Clinton, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Jim served his country in the United States Army. He served three tours in Vietnam. He proudly served as a Sergeant with the 39th Engineering Battalion (CBT). He was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service along with several other letters of appreciation. Jim always enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and helping on the family farm. In recent years, he looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and working in his garden. He is survived by his wife Sharon Block of Beaver, IA; his children: Allen Block of Cedar Rapids, IA, Michael (Emily) Block of Marshalltown, IA, and Kenneth Block of Atlantic, IA; his parents Donna and Elbert Block of Richland Center, WI; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way; 9 siblings; other relatives; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Block. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 609 7th Street, Boone, IA 50036 515-432-4550