Roxanne I. Block, age 74, of Ellsworth Township, rural Darwin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home. Celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Art’s Place in Hutchinson.
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Roxanne Iris Block was born on April 6, 1951, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Donald and DeLane (Sweiger) Johnson. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater, Minnesota. She received her education in Grove City and proudly graduated with the Grove City High School Class of 1969.
On October 18, 1969, Roxanne married Frank Rueckert. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Daniel, Tamara, and Denise. Roxanne and Frank shared 33 years of marriage.
On November 17, 2012, she was united in marriage to Richard Block in Las Vegas, Nevada. Through this union, she welcomed Richard’s daughters—Tosha, Amy, and Amanda—into her heart and family. Roxanne and Richard made their home in Hutchinson before settling in Ellsworth Township, where they shared 12 wonderful years of marriage.
Roxanne had a dedicated and fulfilling career. She was among the early employees of Hutchinson Technology Inc., where she worked her way to becoming an executive administrative assistant. She later managed the Hutchinson American Legion Post 96 and most recently served as an office administrator in the Meeker County Treasurer’s Office until her retirement in 2021.
Roxanne had a zest for life and a warm, generous spirit. She loved bowling, golfing, camping, and playing cornhole. A true fan of country music, she especially adored Elvis Presley and proudly claimed her title as a lifelong “super fan.” Above all, she cherished time spent with her family, grandchildren, and friends, creating memories that will be forever treasured.
Roxanne will be remembered for her kindness, her laughter, and the joy she brought into the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Blessed be her memory.
Roxanne is survived by her:
Husband, Richard Block of Ellsworth Township, MN;
Children, Daniel Rueckert and his wife, Crystal of Litchfield, MN,
Tamara Bebow and her fiancé, Leon Hauge of Otsego, MN,
Denise Schramm and her husband, Chris of Hutchinson;
Step-daughters, Tosha Garner and her husband, Mike of Litchfield, MN,
Amy Karnik and her husband, Josh of Hutchinson, MN,
Amanda Wanous and her husband, Chris of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Ryan Wroge of Green Isle, MN,
Alexis Rueckert of Litchfield, MN,
Madison Bebow of Bloomington, MN,
Sydney Bebow of Madison, WI,
Kayla Schramm of Duluth, MN,
Lola Schramm of Duluth, MN,
Levi Schramm of Hutchinson, MN;
Step-grandchildren, Katie Rose of Hutchinson, MN,
Owen Garner of Litchfield, MN,
Tristan Darnell of Hutchinson, MN,
Braxton Karnik of Hutchinson, MN,
Kyler Karnik of Hutchinson, MN,
Aubrey Wanous of Hutchinson, MN,
Kinley Wanous of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother, Greg Johnson of Glencoe, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Roxanne was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and DeLane Johnson, and her first husband, Frank Rueckert.
Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.
