Werner L. "Tex" Bloch

1945 - 2026

Werner L. "Tex" Bloch, 80, of Albany, passed away Jan. 26, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, with his family by his side.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 31 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with the Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B., officiating. Entombment was in the parish cemetery.
Werner Lawrence Bloch was born April 21, 1945, in Albany, Minnesota, to Henry and Christine (Douvier) Bloch. He grew up on a farm west of Albany and attended a local country school as well as Albany High School. Tex enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1964 and was honorably discharged in 1966. He was united in marriage to Carol Fleischhacker in 1971, and they have resided in Albany since their marriage.
Tex loved gardening, yardwork and playing cards with family and friends. For many years, Tex made rosaries which he gave to area churches for children making their First Holy Communion. Remaining rosaries were sent to missions.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Bloch; sons Dean (Kimberly) and Dennie (Lotte) and Greg; daughter Sherry; nine grandchildren; brother Don (Bea) Bloch; sisters Sr. Loretta Bloch, O.S.F., Bea Britz, Julie Fernandez, Janie (Manny) Phillip and Eileen (Jim) Dwyer; and sister-in-law Donna Bloch.
Tex was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; five sisters; and granddaughter Kenleigh.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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