Gerhard W. Bock ("Jerry") died on Jan. 19, 2012, at home in Rye Patch, Nev. His wife, Gail, was with him.
Jerry was born on March 30, 1927, in Osage, Wyo. He attended school there until the eleventh grade when he went into the Navy. He spent most of his tour on ships at sea. After his discharge, he went home and worked at the Barite plant for a couple of years. He then moved to Hawthorne, where he worked at the Naval Base.
In 1974, he retired from the base due to illness. He bought a dairy in Fallon which he owned and operated for eleven years. After selling the dairy, he and his late wife, Loretta, bought a mountain home and traveled. They visited family and friends until Loretta's death in 2006.
Due to illness, Jerry spent about a year in Strapsmore, Calif., with his daughter, Darla McCowen. He then returned to Rye Patch.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Gail, his children, Darla McCowen and Roy Bock, a brother and sister, Royal Bock and Bubbles Brown, together with cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Loretta, and daughter, Betty Furgeson.
Jerry loved to fish and he loved to travel. He was a kind, thoughtful, and intelligent man. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. At his request, there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life will be held on March 31, 2012, at Christian Life Center in Fallon.
FOR JERRY, WITH LOVE
When I came to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites and gloom-filled rooms
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we shared
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must face,
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's Plan
Just a step on the road home.
When you grow lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends you love,
And bury your sorrow by doing good deeds.
Just miss me, never forget me,
And let me go.
(Author unknown)
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