Leon Edwin Bloch Sr. Esq, 32°
(Mar 10, 1881-Aug 3, 1976)
Member, Rural Lodge #316

1904 - Perfect Elu, Adoniram Lodge of Perfection #2
1905 - Knight Rose Croix in Areiopagus Chapter #2
1905 - Knight Kadosh in De Molai Council #2
1910 - 32° Consistory of Western MO, Kansas City, Life/50 yr Member

Member, Ararat Shrine

Occupation: Attorney
Leon E. Bloch Law Library named in his honor.
Recommended: Benjamin F. Wollman, M.J. Gelhaar
Interred: Rose Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO

Leon E. Bloch, Sr., 95, of 414 West 58th St., a retired lawyer, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Menorah Medical Center. Born in Minneapolis, Ks., he had lived here for 82 years.

Mr. Bloch was a member of Temple B'nai Jehudah, and had been a president of B'nai B'rith Lodge. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and a life member of the Ararat Shrine.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hortense Bloch, and a son, Leon Bloch, Jr., both of the home; 2 other sons, Henry W. Bloch of 6400 Wenonga Terr., president of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, and Richard L. Bloch, of 6315 Ward Parkway; 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Brother Bloch was a member of Rural Lodge #316 and was a 32° member of the Valley of Kansas City Scottish Rite. Records reveal he was recommended for membership in the Scottish Rite by Benjamin Wollman.

Funeral services were held Thursday at Temple B'nai Jehudah; burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Stine & McClure Chapel.
Obituary, Jewish Chronicle