Robert John Bloch

Robert Bloch, peacefully passed away in his home on September 18, 2025.  He was 52.  Robert left behind wife, Krista, and many family and friends all of whom know who they are will miss his humor and love that he showed for all the people in his life. 

Robert was born on March 7, 1973, in Wisconsin.  Before meeting his wife, Robert hadn't gone far from his home state.  Their relationship started through one of their mutual friends.  Robert saw a picture of Krista at the friend's house and asked if he could talk to her.  Krista responded by passing on her address only, for a while they exchanged letter and then called each other every day.  As phone bills mounted, Krista asked home if he would be willing to come visit over the fourth of July holiday weekend.  He agreed and tickets were found for him to fly out to Washington.  On this trip, they visited her family, and Robert got to see the ocean for the first time.  On the beach he asked her to marry him on the third day they spent together in person.  After moving to Washington, she and Robert took many trips to places by the ocean, and he always loved listening to the roar of the ocean and spending time relaxing.  It always brought them back to that first day of the rest of their lives together.  

He also enjoyed playing any kind of game, when he and his wife were first married, they spent each weekend with friends playing board and card games.  Each weekend was full of laughter, snacks, and fun. He made everyone laugh with his humor and kindness.  Even after moving to Washington, they kept the game days alive with her family for a while.  Recently, Robert spent more time playing video games as he had throughout life, at times when it was something that didn't require jumping (as his wife has no hand-eye coordination) they would relax on a weekend and play together.  He often told her that his favorite moments in his life were when they were together just being alone and doing something silly.

He loved watching sports and was proud of his time playing baseball in high school.  Robert especially loved football each new season their home would ring with shouts of excitement and frustration while he watched whatever game he could find.  But he especially loved watching his Washington Commanders, even though they didn't always do well, and would call and text his family in Wisconsin sharing what they could about each game if he was unable to watch it on the west coast.  Because of his love of football, his favorite holiday was Thanksgiving.  He was happy to spend time with family, have something nice for dinner, and watch football.  The simple expression of love made him happiest. 

Krista liked watching competition food television and enjoyed cooking either solo or together.  As they grew as a couple, Krista encouraged him to learn to cook more things and try out different places to eat.  Eventually one of their favorite activities together was watching competition baking shows and telling the competitors on the television what they were doing wrong, even though neither of them were very good at baking.  Placing bets on the outcomes of who was going home or who would win and spending time the evening cooking in their tiny kitchen as a team.  Robert always told her that if she ever found a recipe she wanted to try out, he was more than willing it make it for her.  Even when things were difficult or new, he was willing to do anything to make her happy.  

A Note from Krista:  My husband was the most intelligent person; he was kind to everyone he met and had some magic way of making everyone feel comfortable.  He was great at making up stories to make me laugh, and occasionally he would come up with a funny, dirty song.  He recently helped me survive through a very hard time for me mentally, when I didn't think I could make it. I will love my husband and miss him (some days a little and others a lot) for the remaining days of my life until I see him again.  

At this time no formal services are scheduled.  A family gathering will take place at a later date.  Please take a moment to share your stories, memories, or notes of condolence for the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell's Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.