Randall Alan Block

Randall Alan Block, 60, of St. Charles and formerly of Addison, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Gail for 40 years. Loving father of Brian (Stephanie), Brandon (Megan), and Brett (Tori). Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Kennedy and Robin. Dearest brother of Kevin (Lee) and Jeffrey (Beverly). Fond uncle and friend to many. Long-time, 40+ year employee of Elk Grove Village. Randall A. Block passed away suddenly on December 4 at his home in St. Charles, three months after his sixtieth birthday. Randy was born on September 6, 1959, the middle child of the Ralph and Arlene Block. He grew up in Addison Illinois but he spent most of his adult life with his high school sweetheart and wife of forty years, Gail, in their home in Glendale Heights. He is survived by his mother Arlene, his two brothers, Kevin (Lee) and Jeff (Bev), his three sons Brian (Stephanie), Brandon (Megan) and Brett (Tori) and his three grandchildren, Jordan, Kennedy, and Robin. He is predeceased by his late father Ralph, who passed in 2003. Randy graduated from Addison Trail High School in 1977, and it was during their time together at Addison Trail that Randy and Gail met, fell in love, and started their lifelong journey together that ended tragically on December 4. Randy was a devoted husband, a dedicated father to his three sons, and a dependable brother and friend. After Randy became a grandfather, his life immediately revolved around his intense love for and devotion to his grandchildren. “Papa” was their care giver, playmate, and disciplinarian. Randy began his 40 plus year career in Public Works with the Village of Addison while still in high school and eventually retired as Village Forester for the Village of Elk Grove. Though not fond of school Randy possessed avocational intelligence that the typical high school classroom environment did not accommodate. Good with his hands, he consistently surprised friends and family with his “hidden” talents. Randy loved to draw, particularly pencil art, and produced remarkable renderings of everything from home facades and pets to cartoon characters and popular culture icons; which he would give as gifts to friends and family. He created a woodworking shop in his home where he would design and build furniture; again gifts for friends and family for which he would never accept payment. When asked why he wouldn’t make a side business by selling his drawings and woodwork, he said “that would take the fun out of doing it”. Randy was always a willing helper to all of those around him. He was the “go to” guy that everyone would call when something broke down, clogged up, leaked, or otherwise malfunctioned. The first thing we would all say was, “call Randy, he will know how to fix it”; and he always showed up and stayed until the problem was solved. Randy was a man of simplicity and humility on the surface but also a puzzling enigma; an intimidating physical bear with the heart of a puppy. He was loved more than he knew and he will be missed. Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Illinois.