John C. Bloom

John C. Bloom, 82, passed away April 11, 2011 in Fallbrook, Calif. He was born March 20, 1929 in Luck, Wisconsin.

John earned his B.A. at Gustavus Adolphus College and was an accountant for 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time at a lake cabin in Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife of five years, Marjorie Bloom; daughter Susan Bloom and husband Rod Baakkonen; daughter Marcia Bodnar and husband Mike Bodnar, their children Max, Eric and Jessica; son Ronald Bloom and wife Lisa Eyler, their children, Natalia and Clara; nephew Doug Hansen and wife Carolyn, their children Darren and Bradley; niece Karen Gossage and husband Jeff; and nephew Donald Hansen.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Arlene Bloom.

A memorial service was held April 15 at Christ the King Lutheran Church.