3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 520 11th Street South Hudson WI, 54016
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday December 14, 2023 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 520 11th Street South Hudson WI, 54016
- Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Street South Minneapolis MN, 55450
Vicki I. Block, 72, formerly of Hudson, WI died at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN on Thursday December 7, 2023. Vicki brought joy and warmth to the lives of all who knew her.
Vicki was born to Ernest and Doris (Barkley) Meyer on November 14, 1951 in Princeton, MN. She graduated from Princeton High School and studied at the University of Minnesota. On December 17, 1971 she was married to Phillip Block. The two were blessed with a son, Ryan Block. She spent 37 years working for the Minnesota State Capitol, working closely with senators and other government officials.
Vicki enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing, and traveling and she especially loved her dogs, Arthur and Barkley. In her free time, you could find her playing cards or reading novels.
Vicki remains in the hearts of her son, Ryan Block; and sister, Carole Nienaber; and many other friends and relatives.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Phillip Block; and parents Ernest and Doris (Barkley) Block.
To honor Vicki’s life and bid her a fond farewell, a visitation will be held on Thursday December 14, 2023 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. at O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. Eleventh Street, Hudson, WI 54016, with a memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. A burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday December 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials are preferred to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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I had the privilege of working with Vicki at the Senate for several years and she was just the best. Full of good energy, fun and funny, positive, loving and kind. I remember my time working beside her as some of the best years of my life. My deepest sympathies to Ryan and to all who loved her.
Vicki was a wonderful kind person. I enjoyed working with her at the MN Senate. My sympathy to her family at this time of loss.
I had the privilege of working with Vicki at the Senate for several years and she was just the best. Full of good energy, fun and funny, positive, loving and kind. I remember my time working beside her as some of the best years of my life. My deepest sympathies to Ryan and to all who loved her.
Vicki was a wonderful kind person. I enjoyed working with her at the MN Senate. My sympathy to her family at this time of loss.