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John R. Block | |
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| 21st United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office January 23, 1981 – February 14, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Robert Bergland |
| Succeeded by | Richard E. Lyng |
| Illinois Director of Agriculture | |
| In office February 3, 1977 – January 22, 1981 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson |
| Preceded by | Pud Williams |
| Succeeded by | Larry Werries |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1935 Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan Rathje "Sue" Block |
| Children | Hans Block Cynthia Block Christine Block |
| Alma mater | U.S. Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | 101st Airborne |
John Rusling Block (born February 15, 1935) is a former U.S. secretary of agriculture, during the Reagan administration. He later became a lobbyist.