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Walter J. Bock

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Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service - New Smyrna Beach

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New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Walter Bock Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Walter J. Bock
Start: 2018-01-20T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service - New Smyrna Beach

Walter J. Bock, age 65, of New Smyrna Beach, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home. Born in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, to John and Helen Gruber Bock; Walter came to New Smyrna Beach in the early 1980's. Walter "Wally" was a member of the Smyrna Yacht Club, New Smyrna Beach Chamber, and the Shriners. He and his wife Karlann owned and operated the bed and breakfast Angel Inn for several years. Wally loved traveling, playing tennis was an avid Steelers fan and he was a performer at the Little Theater of New Smyrna Beach. He played football and was a pole vaulter in his early days. Wally was a great story teller and was a very funny man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Karlann; two brothers, Stephan George (Susan) Bock of Brandon, and Josef (Elizabeth) Bock of Huntington Valley, PA; two step-sons, Christopher (Erika) Pakula of St. Cloud and Raymond (Kathleen) Dorso of Bayville, NJ; granddaughter, Brianna Dorso; grandson, Shayne Dorso, both of Bayville, NJ; Also survived by nieces and nephews, Sara Bock Sanchez, Keven, William, Joey, Amy and Alex Bock; great nieces and nephews, Clark, Patrick and Andrew Sanchez, and William (Dayane) Bock; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Craig) Pistilli; brother-in-laws, Robert "Bob" Seneca, Rodney Seneca, and sister-in-law Melanie Senca; best friend and business partner, Peter (Marilyn) Stanton and mother-in-law, Veronica Gardner of New Smyrna Beach. Walter was preceded in death by his mother and father. Celebration of Life will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20 at Settle-Wilder Funeral Home with the Redemptorist Fathers, Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, officiating. Walter would love for you to sign up to give the give of life, donate an organ. Condolences may be sent to www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jan. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Bock

19 Entries

V S

January 18, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. God knows your pain. May He comfort you and strengthen you during these difficult times.

Cuda Brockway

January 18, 2018

May God Bless Wally's Angel Karlann, brothers George & Joe, and all his many good friends & family. One of our craziest, best & closest 'Boot Gang' friends for over 50 years, an incredibly outgoing, dynamic, loving personality... We always wanted to write a book exposing all of our unbelievable memories & shenanigans, but we were always laughing too hard to bother writing it all down!

Mikel McLaughlin

January 17, 2018

I met Wally when we both started working at Lake County Planning Commission near Cleveland. We rapidly became good friends as many of our coworkers were pretty nerdy. I went to his batchelor party at the pig farm in Slippery Rock, what a wild time. He was the best man at my wedding. A couple months later vanished during the winter of 76 and we lost touch for 40 years. 2 years ago I found him on Facebook and stopped to visit him in March 2016. Took him out to dinner a he told me the saga of how he cheated death with his transplants. Have throughly enjoyed his wit, humor and beautiful pix and of course Eddy. Will miss him dearly

Gail Barnes-Reed

January 16, 2018

Sincere sympathies to the family. Wally was definitely one of the good guys from high school. Loved his posts and pictures -will definitely miss those. The world just lost another good one

Factor Rebecca

January 15, 2018

My sympathy to Karlann and family. When I think of Wally, I'll remember his joy of life. He loved life and lived it to the fullest from Slippery Rock to Florida and the world in between. RIP Wally. You will be missed.

Dawnelle Shrawder

January 14, 2018

Walter, will miss your posts and the adventures of Eddie on Facebook. Very sorry to hear of your passing.

January 14, 2018

You will be missed on facebook Wally! The beautiful pictures you showed often and also those of your dog Eddie will also be missed! Rest in peace Wally and tell your mom, dad and Jim hi for me!!!

Randy Paulenich

January 14, 2018

Great guy. Old neighborhood in Hermitage where we grew up lost another one. I feel like I am losing all my childhood friends. First Petrosky, then BeHarry then Fiscus, now you. I won't have anybody to razz anymore. Wish Eddie could read. He'd enjoy my memes. I know you did. You worked hard and played hard. You traveled the world. Went through sicknesses and illnesses that would have beat me. Now your journey is over. I wish I had broken lose earlier last year and stopped by and see you in New Smyrna. Too late now. Keep a low profile where ever you are. They won't be able to take your craziness.

Mary Ellen Fagan Cascio

January 14, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bock family! RIP Wally
May peace be with you Wally
Mary Ellen Fagan Cascio

Mary Ellen Fagan Cascio

January 14, 2018

Our prayers are with the Bock family and friends! Wally always make everyone smile and he lived his life to the fullest everyday! RIP Wally
May peace be with you...
Mary Ellen Fagan (Cascio)

Debbie Worthington

January 14, 2018

Wally- enjoyed your Facebook posts, especially the Eddie ones - you always made me smile. Heaven will surely enjoy your quick whit and wonderful sense of humor. God bless you and your loved ones. ✝

Shirley Steingrabe

January 14, 2018

Sending my deepest Sympathy to Karlann & Family.Wally was a nice friend @ School & Church. I enjoyed all the beautiful photographs he'd share with all.The funny stories about his dog Eddy & the stories about Hickory High School & the Sports he participated in.My good friend I will think of you often you will be sadly missed.May God Bless You & give you Peace.

Walter De Bock

January 14, 2018

Walter, I was very shocked when I heard your death.
you were a facebook friend I never met but still loved a lot.
Dear namesake, you go well and someday we see each other somewhere
My sympathy to your family .Walter De Bock Belgium

Tamara Mason Culp

January 14, 2018

RIP to my Florida homey from back home.

Mary Ellen Fagan (Cascio)

January 14, 2018

Our condolences to the Bock family and friends. Wally will be sadley missed by all! He had such a great sense of humor and love life to the fullest! Went to school with Wally.

May you rest Wally
Mary Ellen Fagan (Cascio) Hermitage Pa

Terry Boles

January 14, 2018

So very saddened to hear of Wally's passing. Although we haven't spoken in many years there aren't many memories of our Slippery Rock days that don't include him. My deepest condolences to family and friends. Listening to Don't Need No Doctor" one more time for you my old friend!

Denny Cascio

January 14, 2018

Peace is with you Wally.
You loved the sports world and was a good promoter from our home area sports, athletes & the history behind sports legacies !
Always .... Denny Cascio

Diana Beckler

January 14, 2018

So sorry to hear of your passing, Walter. I so enjoyed getting to know you as a grown up, and hearing your funny stories! You will be missed! My thoughts are with your wife and loved ones during this tough time.

Renee Brewer

January 14, 2018

So glad I got to see you last week, Mike and I both love you to pieces. Keep em laughing Walt, until we meet again!!!

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