David D. Block

David D. Block, 88, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away February 24, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana. David was born on December 25, 1937, in Waubay, South Dakota, to Joseph and Valeria Wirkus Block, both of whom preceded him in death.

He married Mary Ann Westphal on January 30, 1955, and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2023.

David is also preceded by:

Daughter: Catherine Block

Son: Gary Duane Block

Brothers: LaVerne, Eugene, Richard, Harry, and Martin Block.

Sisters: Virginia and Adeline

David served in the US Army National Guard and attended Catholic School in Webster, SD, where he graduated 8th grade in 1952.

He was a Journeyman Lineman. He worked at Electricom before going to Orange County REMC in 1969, where he eventually retired in 1997.

He was a member of Paoli Jaycee’s and a lifetime member of the Paoli VFW Post# 8302.

David enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting.

Surviving David:

2 Sons:

Allen (Amanda) Block Paoli, IN

David (Michele) Block, II Paoli, IN

1 Daughter:

Shirley (Hank) Moore Wylie, TX

2 Brothers:

Ray (Willa) Block Rapid City, SD

Dennis (Marsha) Block Sioux Falls, SD

2 Sisters:

Marlys Joyce Corona, CA

Doris Forest Cottage Grove, MN

6 Grandchildren: Gerrod (Vivian) Block, Kyrstin Block, Kelsey Gilliatt McCracken, Kinley Block, Andy (Cassey) Moore, and Marcie Moore.

7 Great-Grandchildren

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Interment to follow at Paoli Community Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, the family of David requests donations to be made to Team Green (5730 S. SR. 37 Paoli, IN 47454)

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com