Ann Block

Ann Block, 101, of Wittenberg, died on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. Ann was born April 22, 1921, in Waupaca County, the daughter of Edward and Matilda (Brennenstuhl) Luckjohn. On Nov. 2, 1940, Ann was united in marriage to Benjamin Block in Waupaca County. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2000. When Ann was 8, she knew she wanted to be a beautician and owned her own business for 31 years. Ann and Ben would make and decorate cakes for their grandchildren and funerals. Ann was a great baker and was known for her sweet rolls and cream puffs and would often share them with her family and friends. Ann was very active at Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she was ready to clean, bake and sew. Ann enjoyed making quilts for Lutheran World Relief and for Homme Home. She would also volunteer at Homme Home, helping with events, visiting the residents or driving them to their doctor appointments. Ann was a past president for St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid. Ann loved golf and used to walk the course up until the age of 88. Ann and Ben would travel to many different states to golf. She was an avid Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan. Ann was a very caring person and loved serving others. Ann was honored as Shawano County’s Living Treasure in 2009 and was a past secretary for the Wittenberg Chamber of Commerce. She also enjoyed her weekly card club. Ann is survived by two sons, Randal (Jeneene) Block, of Ripon, and Wayne (Linda) Block, of Pickerel; six grandchildren, Debbi Jo Block, David (Karla) Block, Julie (Bob) Socha, Daniel (Lisa) Block, Christina (Joseph) Klinge and Matthew (Susan) Block; 13 great-grandchildren, Kayla (Ben) Murphy, Heather (Jeff) Relien, Jared Block, T.J. (Danielle) Carlson, Sam Carlson, Emily Block, Madison Block, Ryan (Celyna) Socha, Aaron Socha, Andrew Klinge, Aaron Klinge, Rachel Block and Benjamin Block; four great-great-grandchildren, Joel, Isaiah, Hudson and Liana; and many other family members and friends. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ben; one brother, Ken; two brothers, in infancy; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Mate Block, Lillian (Emil) Nighbor, Herbert (Leona) Block, Chester Block, Anna Percey, Evelyn (Marshall) Zaug, Leona Block and Eugene (Marcella) Block. A funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. The family wishes to thank the staff at Homme Home of Wittenberg for their compassionate care for Ann. Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.