1924
Edward
2015
Edward S. Bock
March 11, 1924 — March 22, 2015
Edward S. Bock, of Saint Charles, MO, entered into Heaven on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the age of 91. Loving husband of the late Tressie Irene Bock; beloved son of the late Frank and Wilhelmina Bock; devoted father of Wanda (the late Larry 'Mo') Mumford, Tanya (Dan) Richardson, Lisa (Doug) Marchand, the late Edward W. Bock, and the late Lance D. Bock; cherished grandfather of Scott Bock, Rachael Bock, Mandie Cummings, Ryan (Crystal) Bock, Darrell (Liz) Mumford, Aaron (Jodi) Mumford, Sara (Jim) Hannar, Adam (Alyssa) Marchand, and Alex Marchand; treasured great-grandfather of 14 and one on the way. He is preceded in death by his siblings Julius Bock, Raymond Bock, Hilary Bock, and Cornelius "Beans" Bock.
Edward proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 '“ 1946 on the USS Bonhomme Richard Crew (CV31). He was a member of the American Legion for 51 years. He retired from McDonnell Douglas in March 1986 after 35 years of employment as a Chief Shop Steward, and was a member of the IBEW Local One for 64 years. Edward was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Parish for more than 70 years, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Passionist Retreat House in Warrenton, MO. He served on the St. Charles Community Council as a Chairman and Treasurer from 1957 '“ 1985. He was also on the St. Charles Urban Renewal Agency.
Edward loved to travel with his family, and enjoyed photography and sharing photos of everywhere he went. He was a horticulturalist who cherished flowers and gardening. He was a very good handyman, and valued repairing and refurbishing his family home. He was also an avid pool player, and enjoyed playing with his friends in the basement of his home. Edward was a true 'Rockhound' and collected many rocks from his many years of travel.
Our father was a faithful servant to God, and we are so very proud of our parents and the dedication they instilled in us. Dad's devotion to his faith, family, friends, and community is truly inspiring to us all. He was also a walking Geography book, and if he didn't know the answer to something, he would find the answer. Thank you Dad for all the great vacations, laughs, love, and the memories you made with us. We love you dearly, and you will be greatly missed by everyone.
Edward proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 '“ 1946 on the USS Bonhomme Richard Crew (CV31). He was a member of the American Legion for 51 years. He retired from McDonnell Douglas in March 1986 after 35 years of employment as a Chief Shop Steward, and was a member of the IBEW Local One for 64 years. Edward was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Parish for more than 70 years, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Passionist Retreat House in Warrenton, MO. He served on the St. Charles Community Council as a Chairman and Treasurer from 1957 '“ 1985. He was also on the St. Charles Urban Renewal Agency.
Edward loved to travel with his family, and enjoyed photography and sharing photos of everywhere he went. He was a horticulturalist who cherished flowers and gardening. He was a very good handyman, and valued repairing and refurbishing his family home. He was also an avid pool player, and enjoyed playing with his friends in the basement of his home. Edward was a true 'Rockhound' and collected many rocks from his many years of travel.
Our father was a faithful servant to God, and we are so very proud of our parents and the dedication they instilled in us. Dad's devotion to his faith, family, friends, and community is truly inspiring to us all. He was also a walking Geography book, and if he didn't know the answer to something, he would find the answer. Thank you Dad for all the great vacations, laughs, love, and the memories you made with us. We love you dearly, and you will be greatly missed by everyone.
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