Frank R. Cockerill Jr.
Frank R. Cockerill Jr.
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Frank Cockerill Obituary
Sep 18, 1924 - May 17, 2009
Preceded in death by parents; 5 brothers; 5 sisters. Survived by wife, Mary (Casey) Cockerill, Gretna, NE; daughters and son-in-law, Mary Cockerill, Angela and John Apala, all Omaha; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Franklin Cockerill, III and Dr. Sherine Gabriel, Rochester, MN, Leonard and Maggie Cockerill, San Antonio, TX, Dr. Kevin and Dr. Irma Cockerill, Mankato, MN, Dr. Patrick and Ann Cockerill, Gretna, NE; 17 grandchildren; brother, Robert Cockerill, Bellevue, NE.
FUNERAL MASS Wednesday 10am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 508 Angus St. Gretna, NE. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Gretna, NE. VISITATION Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm with Rosary at 7:30pm all at Church. Memorials to the Holt International Childrens Service or St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna. ROEDER MORTUARY
Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone Dr. 332-0090
This obituary was originally published in the Omaha World-Herald.
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Angie Apala
March 11, 2020
I didn't know these words of comfort and love were posted on here, it's been 11 years since dad passed away. Thank you all for your sympathy and kind words. - Angie. P.S. I miss you dad. I still think about you. Love you!
Jacy McReynolds Bolden
June 16, 2009
Dear Pat ~
I just learned earlier this week about your father's passing - I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth Kolbo
June 16, 2009
My deepest sympathy in your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Josh & Laura Needelman
May 22, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sheryll Mowinkel
May 22, 2009
Dear Cockerill Family,
My deepest sympathy to you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May 21, 2009
Dear Cockerill family,
Our deepest sympathy to you---your friends and colleagues in Rochester, Minnesota.
Claire Bender (Rochester, Mn)
Joni & Dean Stein
May 21, 2009
Patrick and family,
Was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Kolbo Garrett
May 20, 2009
Dear Casey, Mary, Benny, Leonard, Kevin, Patrick, and Angie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel the love and support you've given to others, including myself, returned to you during this time of grief.
Bob & Judy Rongisch
May 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carol Smith
May 19, 2009
Casey,Mary,Angie and the Bros.
I am so sad to hear about Franks' death.
I have such fond memories of visits with my other family during my college years. My heart goes out to each of you. I will keep you in my heart and prayers especially tomorrow and in the days ahead. Unfortunately I will not be able to join you at the funeral but know that you will be in my thoughts all day.
My love and prayers,
Anthony Montemarano
May 19, 2009
It is a sad day. We only knew Frank for a short while but truely enjoyed the visit every now and then from Frank , the conversations , his point of view, his way of thinking . Our annual pig roast will not feel the same any more. Someone will be missing . We only wish we had the chance to say goodbye to our friend. We all know Frank is in a much better place but we wish he could have stuck around a few more decades. Our sincere sympathy to his family , both me and Dino will miss having Frank around .Let us know how we can help in any way.
Tony Melia
May 19, 2009
All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May Frank's soul rest in peace and in the loving arms of the Lord.
May 19, 2009
Casey and Family, Please accept our sincere sympathies in the loss of a wonderful man. Casey, my heart goes out to you dear; stand strong during this storm and look to the Lord for strength. Many will certainly miss this brave soldier. May you and your children and grandchildren be able to hold tight to your fond memories and allow them to bring you comfort at this time of great earthly loss.
Karen McClanahan, Bob & Beulah Gill - Huntington, WV
Jeff Danby
May 19, 2009
My sympathies to the entire Cockerill family. I feel truly blessed to have known Frank, and will miss him dearly. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
May 19, 2009
Our thougths and prayers are with you at this time.
Mark, Roxanne, and Karl Netemeyer (Shawnee, KS)
May 19, 2009
Casey and family, Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Frank was indeed a wonderfull man, honest and hard working! He will be missed there is no doubt! Our prayers to Gods ears for a happy reunion with all the family and friends gone before him. Dad, Bob Schram always enjoyed the talks and stories. Mom, Dorothy Schram was saddened to hear the news, and wishes she could attend the services, but her health won't allow, her prayers for him will continue for a long time, and she hope that Frank and Bob can relive times as they look down on us left behind. Again our prayers. Dorothy Schram of Papillion and Clarence and Jennifer Schram, Plattsmouth.
Jennifer Smith
May 19, 2009
We will miss you Uncle Frank. All you guys are in our prayers..... Adam and Jennifer (Cockerill) Smith.
Clyde Guild
May 19, 2009
I salute a good and brave comrade in arms,as well as a honest, cheerful, kind, compassionate, ma whose friendship I am grateful for and who will never be forgotten! My sympathy to his family.
Valerie Barber Saucerman
May 19, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Ryan
May 19, 2009
Mary, Pat and Ann, and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Bob and Sue Ryan
Larry Shestak
May 19, 2009
Bob, Sorry to here about your brother. God bless you and the rest of the Cockerill family.
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