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Gary L. Bock

1942 - 2016

Gary L. Bock obituary, 1942-2016, Milwaukee, WI

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

Gary Bock Obituary

Bock, Gary L. Passed away on Thursday March 17, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Leister). Dear father of Brian (Amy) Bock and Lisa (Scott) Lewitzke. Loving grandfather of Austin, Holly, Ashley, Wyatt, Caleb and Sadie. Brother of Gene (Una) and Dennis (the late Joan) Bock. Brother-in-law of Barbara (Bob Ferriday) McMath and Marilyn (Randy) White. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday March 24, 2016 at MUSKEGO LAKES COUNTRY CLUB (S100W14020 Loomis Rd.) from 5 to 8pm with a short prayer service at 7pm. Gary spent his career as a maintenance manager at many great Milwaukee companies including Allen-Bradley, Badger Meter and Harley Davidson. He was proud to have been a past president of the International Maintenance Institute. Gary was passionate about golf and a long standing, very active member of the Whitnall Park Men's Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Whitnall Park Men's Golf Club "WPMGC" greatly appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 20, 2016.

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Don Rehm

April 3, 2016

Gary was a great friend & golfing partner on Tue & Thursday at Edgewood. So sorry to hear he had passed. His dry humor will be missed.

MIKE MORIN

March 22, 2016

Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I played dartball with him back in the 90's and early 2000's. He was always a great guy to talk to and a lot of fun. With deepest sympathy.

MIKE MORIN

March 22, 2016

Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I played dartball with him back in the 90's and early 2000's. He was always a lot of fun and great to talk to. With deepest sympathy.

Bill & Nancy Hubbell

March 20, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to you Karen and your children. It's been many years since we have seen you, but we will never forget the good times we had as your neighbors in Greenfield. Bill & Nancy Hubbell - Fond du Lac, WI

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Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

MUSKEGO LAKES COUNTRY CLUB

S100W14020 Loomis Rd., WI

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24

Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

MUSKEGO LAKES COUNTRY CLUB

S100W14020 Loomis Rd, WI

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