Arla A. Block

Arla A. Block, 75, of the Town of Elderon, died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Arla was born on Nov. 27, 1946, in Shawano, the daughter of Carl and Evelyn (Wege) Jacobson. Arla graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1965. On May 23, 1971, Arla was united in marriage to Bradley Block at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wittenberg. Arla received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dietetics from Kansas State University. Arla loved helping others and her job. She worked as a registered dietician at several places throughout the years with Shawano Hospital being her last. Arla enjoyed fishing, reading, and loved sewing. She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and played the organ. Arla is survived by her husband, Bradley; one sister, Jean (David Nelson) Jacobson; five brothers, Alan Jacobson, James (Jane) Jacobson, Charles Jacobson, John (Lynn) Jacobson and Glenn (Karen) Jacobson; and many nieces and nephews. Arla was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Nels Jacobson. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wittenberg. The Rev. Sharon Fox Bogen will officiate. Visitation will be on Monday, from 9 AM until the time of service at the church. Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.