He was born to the late Casimer Bloom and late Harriet (nee Jendrey/Jendrzejczak) Bloom in Chicago; Dear Brother of the late Clarence (Evelyn) Bloom, late Jerry (late Virginia) Bloom, late Dorothy (late Clarence) Wehmhoefer, Lawrence (Lana) Bloom and Maryann Bloom Barnett.
Loving Father of Nancy (late Carl) Napier, Gary (Santos) Bloom and Mary Alice (Larry) Graf; Grandfather of Cheryl (Jeremy) Wilson, Tracy Napier and Kimberly Napier, and the late Carl Jr.; Great Grandfather of Ellie and Ethan Wilson, Timothy Napier, Emily and Joseph (JJ) Napier; Uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and Friend to many.
Casimir served in the Army Battery “C” 887th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War. He was employed by Field Container Corp. in Elk Grove Village for more than 42 years as a glue operator.
He shared his passion for fishing and hunting with his family, including his father and his son Gary. In retirement, he enjoyed many years fishing at the Chicago lakefront or in Winneconne, WI, fishing the waters of the Wolf River. Casey is a legend in his own right when at the age of 84, he held the state record in Wisconsin for catching the largest Yellow Bass.
The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 8 PM, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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